A short, Memorial Day edition of Let It Be Sunday because we should all be outside living it up and I’m obnoxious enough to still be celebrating my birthday in gorgeous Philadelphia, there are ribs in the oven calling my name and wine that isn’t going to drink itself.
I hope this finds you living happily and well!
Here’s some of the Internet, minus all that hulk Hogan and political NONSENSE:
• A fascinating weekend read: The secret life of Kim Jung Un’s aunt, who has lived in the United States since 1998.
• Never ending is my fascination for Mt. Everest. Five climbers went missing on the mountain this week. Here’s an excerpt from Jon Krakauer: When you reach the summit of Everest, you’re only halfway there.
• The FDA is shaking its head NO at the label ‘evaporated cane juice’. Sugar is sugar, y’all. It’s ok.
• The birth of the baby carrot. I mean… we all know they aren’t actually baby carrots, right?
• Very (un)important: A conversation between two insane gum obsessives.
• Candace Bushnell is on Tinder at 57. Let’s read her thoughts: Tinder in the City.
• Social media is the strangest and strongest. Why Snapchat’s Influencer Economy Runs On Hot Tubs, Selfies, and Whey Protein. Halp.
• I mentioned those ribs I have in the oven? They be these: How to make great ribs in the oven. We all have The Kitchn to thank!
• Earlier this week I posted a kitchen adventure for us and had a little snafoo with the post. We’re back in business and you should totally make these Shrimp Tempura Sushi Burritos! It was so much fun!
• High neck A-line dress with pockets!? Everyone wins.
Much more later this week including a cupcake, a regular cake, and some sort of taco.
I think you are supreme.
xo Joy
Kelly Ann
I think you might be in the Fishtowny area, if so, grab a veggie burger at Johnny Brenda’s or an amazing taco at Sancho Pistola’s, a beer at Frankford Hall’s beer garden, and of course some ice cream at Little Baby’s–all walkable! You’re welcome! Happy B and enjoy my awesome city!
Kat
Someday you are going to come here and I am going to get to meet you, or run into you, or something *totally not stalkerish* I owe at least half of my baking reputation to you!
Sarah // The Sugar Hit
I’m so into your fascination with Everest. My boyfriend’s dad is mates with one of the men who surivived the Into Thin Air disaster, so I have a hook up (platonic hook up. That didn’t need to be said) for you if you ever come to Australia. Do you think you would want to try and climb that sucker?
JD
Once again a great group of possibilities
Thanks again Joy
Happy Memorial Day
JD
Pat
Let’s not forget those men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the USA. Thank you to all our servicemen and women.
Kathy Mader
Thank you, Pat, for highlighting the whole purpose of this holiday weekend. My deepest gratitude to those who laid down their lives that we may live.
emmajeanne16
Ribs!!! Happy Memorial Day weekend!
JessicaD
I had my first ever encounter with a budino (sp?) in Philly – simply magical! Happiest of continued birthdays! Enjoy!
Michelle H.
Love your posts! Friends and I are actually going to attempt the red velvet cake ice cream. Way outside of my “cooking” comfort zone, but I’m gonna go for it. As for Everest, I also can’t get enough — and it all started with Jon Krakauer’s story of his climb back in the 90s. Hope your day is brilliant.
Hope
Have fun in Philly!! Please visit Flying Monkey bakery in the Reading Terminal and buy their butter cake. It. Is. SO. Good.
Karen
It may be a short list but so sweet! Thanks for even thinking about us as you continue your celebrating. Philly with your sweetie-perfect.
The Capable Student
Perfect timing for the oven ribs. We are having a very wet Memorial Day weekend.
Stasha
Life is meant for extended birthday celebrations! I routinely celebrate birthday week. Enjoy every second of it Joy- you deserve it!
Randi
Welcome to Philly! Have you tried the hummus at Zahav? Dizengoff? Heaven!
Kellie
If you haven’t been to Tria, you should go in and try the truffled egg toast. It’s so much more than what it sounds like!
mrsmichellegoldsmith
Philly is the place to be if you love good food — have a great weekend and thanks for all the terrific links!