• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Joy the Baker
Joy the Baker
  • Cookies
  • Bread
  • Cakes
  • Pies
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Cookies
    • Birthday Cake Recipes
    • Biscuits
    • Muffins
    • Cupcakes
    • Drinks
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Fruit
    • Nuts
    • Buttermilk
    • Chocolate
    • Vanilla
    • Holiday
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-Free
    • Vegan
  • Blog
    • Baking 101
    • Tips
    • Beyond the Kitchen
    • Let It Be Sunday!
    • New Orleans
  • Shop

Let It Be Sunday, 26!

-Love For All!

June 28, 2015 by Joy the Baker 17 Comments

Let It Be Sunday!

[T]he night sky in New Orleans turns a dusty shade of pink during a summer thunderstorm.  The lightening brightens everything with light and contrast and I always hold my breath for the crack of thunder.  New Orleans is extra palpable in the summer months.  She’s breathing deep and will not be ignored.

It’s been a big week.  Sun-filled.  Sweaty.  So so sweaty.  I’ve been in the kitchen cooking up recipes for the blog and the brunch book.  Tron (when he’s not laying in the bathroom sink) is trying to convince me to make him an indoor-outdoor cat.  I’m doing a lot of yoga and looking like an absolute spazzzzz.  They don’t call it a practice for nothing.

I hope your days are starting to feel warm and slow and sometimes stormy.  Here’s what this week has for us:

•  We’re human and we build societies and rules and all sorts of ridiculous things for ourselves.  We build a structure and sometimes we build it wonky and have to reevaluate what we’re doing and how we’re treating each other. These words from the Supreme Court make marriage for all.  It’s a mark in history and here we are, alive for it!

“No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death.

It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.

The judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is reversed.

It is so ordered.”

• What is going on? Three terrorists attacks on three continents, Friday.

•  How New Orleans stopped making jailing a business and reduced its jail population by 67%.  Spoiler alert:  New Orleans still has a heck of a lot of people incarcerated.

•  What if authors were payed every time someone turned a page?  Amazon is about to find out.

•  We talk about our guts a lot lately.  There’s much going on.  Can the bacteria in your gut explain your mood?  Surprise surprise, stress is a nasty beast.

•  Turning to a ghostwriter for a personal toast.  This is pretty fantastic.

•  Extremely Important:  Why women apologize and should stop.  Taking sorry / not sorry to a different level.    

•  Meet the 63rd Black Woman With A Physics Ph.D in American History.  She used to help me with my Spanish homework in high school.  Go on and GET IT, Chanda!

•  Meet people where they need to be met.  Nowadays, that’s with a text:  How the crisis text line is saving lives.

•  The essential guide to happiness at work, with Rashida Jones.  

•  This was unexpectedly beautiful to me:  14 perfect French words and phrases we need in English

•  David Lebovitz went to visit the Le Creuset Factory in France.

•  11 things to remember when you think you’re not good enough. Helpful more often than we’d like to admit.

•  What happens when a man spends two weeks eating nothing but food made for women?  Try to give me a thumb-sized brownie and see what happens… I’ll bite you.

•  The life-saving ‘undo send’ feature is now an official part of Gmail.  Um… we’re also going to need this for text messages and ten year old emails.  Thanks.

•  10 Most Annoying Food Package Quirks.  Shrink wrapped cucumber WHY!?

•  5 things that will make your kitchen more Parisian 

•  A Sad Cat’s Diary.  Half of love is just… low.

•  Have you put together your Summer Bucket List?  May I suggest that this lovely travel watercolor kit be on your list?  It’s so great!

Go enjoy this day!  It’s just too good to waste.

xo Joy

Previous PostNext Post

Filed Under: Let It Be Sunday!

Previous Post: « Campfire Baked Bananas At Home
Next Post: Mini Peanut Butter and Chocolate Baked Donuts »

Reader Interactions

All Comments
I Made This
Questions
  1. caitlin

    June 30, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    love these posts, especially the quote from the Supreme Court and the French phrases this week :)

    Reply
  2. emmajeanne16

    June 29, 2015 at 11:02 am

    David Lebovitz’s post was so cool. I wish we could all go explore.

    Reply
  3. Deepak k

    June 29, 2015 at 6:13 am

    This is amazing … Please keep it going and Love Tron

    Reply
  4. nancy k

    June 29, 2015 at 3:45 am

    Please, please keep Tron an indoor cat. I know he used to go out when you lived in CA but New Orleans is very different …lots of stray dogs around and so many dangers. He is a beautiful boy and his life expectency will be severly decreased if he becomes an outdoor guy.Be strong and don’t give into his pleas. He will eventually get over it.

    Reply
  5. Terry Covington

    June 28, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    Joy, everything, every little and big thing, about this post is amazing. Your spirit is contagious. Your courage (and yes, that is not too strong a word) in being free to post things that interest you, or talk about things that are important, is something I admire. This is all in addition to the beautiful photos and great recipes. My cousin died years before this Supreme Court decision; she wanted so much to marry her partner of 20 years. I am grateful that other people won’t have to be denied that peace and joy now, of being able to be recognized as married couples if they choose to be. Thank you for all the links about empowering ourselves.

    Reply
  6. marie

    June 28, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    loving your cat picture what a beauty!
    loving all the links too thanks :)

    https://allornothing-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

    Reply
  7. sarah

    June 28, 2015 at 11:59 am

    DANG Dr. Prescod- Weinstein is a brilliant bad-ass. I love that I got to learn about her today! Thank you for your always smart and refreshing Sunday posts.

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      June 28, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      she is a FORCE!

      Reply
  8. Jenna

    June 28, 2015 at 10:07 am

    What a great batch of links today! Loving them all :)

    Reply
  9. Mary-Claire

    June 28, 2015 at 8:00 am

    Joy, I so do love your perspective on world issues and on life. Your blogs are one of the most intellectual and fascinating, and for that, I love you (in a not-so-weird-stalkerish way, of course—although in the off chance I’d be in New Orleans, I would be super excited to meet you if I saw you in the street). Thank you for continually keeping me in the loop of current events and your random musings. They are wonderful! Oh, and Tron’s bathroom sink decision is brilliant. I wish I could fit in the bathroom sink right about now. Heat=Ugh!

    Reply
  10. JoDee

    June 28, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Let it be Sunday’s blog is so insightful. I love it!

    Reply
  11. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)

    June 28, 2015 at 6:29 am

    Tron is so adorable!

    Reply
  12. Cecile

    June 28, 2015 at 6:12 am

    I very much enjoyed reading how ‘our gut can affect our mood’. It does make me even more worried about all the antibiotics we take…. and all those ‘anti-bacterial products’ !! I did know that our bodies needed lots of good bacteria but I had no idea that those little ‘bugs’ can change how we act. Fascinating!! I plan to share it on Facebook. ; o )

    Reply
  13. Jay

    June 28, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Another thoughtful and informative post! Keep writing Joy! ( and dear Tron, you are safer and healthier indoors!)

    Reply
  14. Dani | salt sugar and i

    June 28, 2015 at 5:17 am

    Love all the links and Tron in the sink – super cute! :) Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  15. Bethany Wilson

    June 28, 2015 at 3:52 am

    this is possibly the best Let it be Sunday post yet. So many good links. So much love. #lovewins

    Reply
Newer Comments »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

RELATED POSTS IN Let It Be Sunday!

Let It Be Sunday, 402!

Hello, friends! Apologies for going full Pollyanna—especially among our hellscape of a news cycle—but I kinda like the month of January. My parents owned a lamp store for 40 years and it’s where I spent my entire childhood. Business boomed in January, when folks were craving light in their homes after discarding their Christmas trees…

Read More

Let It Be Sunday, 401!

Greetings from the land of fandom. Specifically, Aubrey Gordon fandom. Are you drawing a blank? Let me refresh your memory. She is the co-host of the podcast Maintenance Phase; before she told the world her name, she was known online as yrfatfriend; she has written two books:  What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk…

Read More

Let It Be Sunday, 400!

Hi friends! Goodmorninghellohowareyou? Welcome to the Middle of January. A few years ago, at the suggestion of friend (and incredible JtB food photographer) Karlee Flores, I took on the life-affirming concept of Gentle January.  Rather than smashing my soul into crushing goals and expectations at the tail end of the holiday season, Karlee suggests we…

Read More

Primary Sidebar

Fresh baked emails, delivered to your inbox

Receive recipes from Joy the Baker and updates on events at The Bakehouse.

HI! I’M JOY!

Welcome! This has been my little corner of the internet since 2008!

I’m a baker, photographer, cookbook author and teacher.  I live laugh love in New Orleans. 

MORE ABOUT JOY AND THE TEAM

BOOKS + Magazines

JOY THE BAKER 2022 SUMMER MAGAZINE

JOY THE BAKER 2021 HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

JOY THE BAKER 2020 HOLIDAY MAGAZINE

HOMEMADE DECADENCE

OVER EASY: SWEET AND SAVORY RECIPES FOR LEISURELY DAYS COOKBOOK

JOY THE BAKER COOKBOOK

joy the baker on facebook joy the baker on twitter pinterest-social instagram-socialbloglovin-social

JOY @ WILLIAMS SONOMA

SHOP THE CAKE LINE OF CAKE MIXES!

DRAKE ON CAKE

Passionate from miles away since 2015.

Check it out on Instagram

Drake on cake instagram.

 

BREADS YOU’LL LOVE

inside of warm cinnamon roll on plate

How To Make The Best Single Serve Cinnamon Roll

Orange roll on a plate with a fork.

Christmas Morning Orange Rolls

Baked pull apart garlic bread baked in a loaf pan.

Erin’s Roasted Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread

LET’S MAKE COOKIES!

Raspberry linzer cookie recipe stacked on baking sheet.

Raspberry Lemon Linzer Cookies

Iced Oatmeal Cookies layered on a cooling rack.

Eggnog Iced Oatmeal Cookies

My 12 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

Footer

Instagram

joythebaker

📚Baker and author of books and magazines
🎂Creator @drakeoncake
💁🏻‍♀️Classes with me @thebakehousenola
🍰 Products with @williamssonoma

joythebaker
My prayer is that we are fortified, flexible, and My prayer is that we are fortified, flexible, and well fed this year.
Homemade Hamburger Helper with Sneaky Veggies. ⁣ Homemade Hamburger Helper with Sneaky Veggies. ⁣
⁣
The thing is, you think you’re making enough for leftovers but somehow it’s all gone in one sitting. It’s that good. Recipe linked in the bio. Xo
I made these Almost Almond Croissant with a sheet I made these Almost Almond Croissant with a sheet of puff pastry and half a log of almond paste. Consider this a max volume weekend treat. ⁣
⁣
You’ll need:⁣
- A thawed sheet of puff pastry, fridge cold⁣
- 3.5 ounces or half a log of almond paste cut into 12 even-ish pieces⁣
- An egg beaten for egg wash, with a splash of heavy cream and a glug of vanilla bean paste for extra luxury⁣
- Sliced almonds⁣
- Powdered sugar ⁣
⁣
Lightly roll a sheet of puff pastry and slice into six rectangles. ⁣
Brush each rectangle with egg wash. Arrange each with two slices almond paste. Pull two corners of the puff pastry up and over the paste, pressing lightly to seal. Brush lightly with egg wash. ⁣
⁣
Transfer to a small, parchment lined baking pan and allow to rest in the freezer while the oven preheats to 425 degrees f. ⁣
⁣
Bake from chilled for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and again lightly brush with egg wash. Top with almond slices and bake for 6-8 minutes more. Keep an eye as to not burn the almonds. ⁣
⁣
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and enjoying warm.
No hesitation. Marshmallows in every cookie. ⁣
⁣
Peanut Butter Fluffernutter Cookie recipe linked in the profile. 💋
🙋‍♀️ if you buy bananas just so they can 🙋‍♀️ if you buy bananas just so they can languish on the counter long enough to be baked. ⁣
⁣
These Almond Flour Banana Bread cookies are stacked with walnuts and chocolate and one of the best way I know how to celebrate a speckled banana. Find the recipe linked in the profile! xo #bananabread #glutenfreerecipes #joythebaker #cookies #bakingrecipes
Just tryna get the most cheese on my most simple s Just tryna get the most cheese on my most simple small-batch bagel recipe. Get in on this with me: ⁣
⁣
2 Easy No Yeast Bagels⁣
1/2 cup self-rising flour⁣
4 tablespoons greek yogurt (plus a teaspoon or two more if needed)
1 large egg, beaten for egg wash⁣
1/3 - 1/2 cup grated gouda or gruyere⁣
Everything bagel seasoning⁣
3 tablespoons baking soda with 2 cups of boiling water. ⁣
⁣
Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray the paper lightly with nonstick spray. ⁣
⁣
In a small bowl, use a firm spatula to work together the flour and yogurt. Add a few teaspoons of yogurt if it feels dry and knead into a cohesive ball for 5 minutes or so. Sprinkle with a bit more flour if it gets overly sticky. Cover with a damp paper towel and gather your toppings. ⁣
⁣
Divide dough in two and roll each piece into a roughly 8-inch rope. Bring the ends around and pinch into a circle. ⁣
⁣
Sprinkle the bottom of the prepared pan with grated cheese in two spots.  Pour boiling water over the baking soda and float each bagel in the water for 20 or so seconds.  Use a slotted spot or spatula to transfer the bagels on top of the cheese.  Brush lightly with egg. Sprinkle with more cheese and everything bagel seasoning. ⁣
⁣
Bake for 20 - 22 minutes until deeply golden and bubbling.  Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and smearing with cream cheese.
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · Joy the Baker
All rights reserved. Violators will be whupped and sent to bed with no dessert · Privacy Policy

Scroll Up