Hello my friends!
Happy Sunday. You are a gemstone and I’m so glad you’re here.
A few things happened for me this week. I’ve stuck my head in the sand when it comes to this election season. I’m done. I’m voted. Tap me on the shoulder when it’s over because I’m all full up until then. Also, what I thought was a blonde hair is actually (if I’m being damn honest with myself) a gray hair, and what I thought were bruises on my finger are likely age spots. So… that’s how I’m living… and really, all is well. All is really very good.
How are you? I mean it. Will you tell me?
Here’s some of the Internet (minus the bullcrap):
• Do you know how many elected women presidents and prime ministers there have been? I didn’t know either. Take a good 20 minutes and watch this: 50/50 Film. Let’s change the scarcity narrative.
• Six Takeaways From America’s Test Kitchen’s Lawsuit Against Christopher Kimball. I mean… I could boil it down to one takeaway: don’t be a jerk of a human. Ok? Ok.
• How Much Suffering Can You Take? That is, how much suffering can you take to complete five Ironman competitions in five days? Strong bodies + even stronger mental will.
• I really love this! Give something back + Give Something Bike 2016.
• I’m currently reading two books. First, Shakespeare Saved My Life, admittedly a hand-me-down from my Mom’s book club and I’m really enjoying it. It’s nonfiction, about a professor who teaches Shakespeare to inmates in solitary confinement. The parallels are pointed. The second book I’m reading is really important and I hope you consider adding it to your list: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative. It’s about justice and the man who has fought against unjust prison sentencing for decades. Please read.
• Interesting / not totally surprising: What’s up with the cookbook industry these days.
• Adrianna’s Cornbread Chicken + Dumplings sounds SO GOOD. Comforts galore. Now excuse me while I doodle around the Internet looking for advice on homemade vegetable and chicken stocks. (See: How To Make Vegetable Stock Without A Recipe).
• Most all of my wardrobe is now from Everlane. It’s function and style and transparency. These Heeled Oxfords have my name all over them (not literally).
• My favorite Peanut Butter Cookie is crisp and dipped in chocolate (and sprinkled with salt thaaaank you).
• Nicolas Newcomb makes my favorite mug. It’s comfortable and holds a lot of dark coffee.
• Can we use these as tiny casual wine cups? Curious.
Let’s enjoy this day!
xo Joy
Laura B
Hey Joy! I love your links this Sunday and every Sunday! Have you ever thought about getting involved in supporting your local public defender’s office, since you are interested in issues of criminal justice and unfair sentencing? (This is a totally selfish comment since I work there but am also a long time fan of your blog!). We need all the help we can get!
joythebaker
I have thought about it and I would happily do it!
Megan
Just Mercy shook me to my core. Two other related books to read: Writing My Wrongs by Shaka Senghor and Locked Down, Locked Out:Why Prison Doesn’t Work and How We Can Do Better by Maya Schenwar. Can I also suggest a subscription to the magazine The Sun? I think you would enjoy it.
Best…Megan
joythebaker
Thank you for all Megan!
Donna Speaks
I keep a copy of Just Mercy in the shop! Glad you found it relevant.
Laurel
I love your Sunday posts–thank you.
But I get a big kick out of your photo on your cookbook.
You, holding an amazing-but-looks-difficult-to-make-but-I-want-to-pink-wow-cake-with-a-total, “yeah, I just made this, in this cute dress no less, but no biggie/whatever, it’s how I roll,” look.
Happy Sunday!
bobbi dougherty
I love this Sunday post! So wonderful . And I am not doing too well this am. I have been sick with a horrible sinus infection that has left me with no taste, smell, the dizzies and loss of hearing in one ear, lolol. Thanks for asking. But I am alive and that is what matters!
(yes, I have been to the doctor)
Norah
Hi Joy! I love reading your Sunday posts. I just moved to Salina, KS from Seattle! Reading your blog always puts a smile on my face and inspires me to cook up something fabulous :)
Coley
I read every single thing you post and I don’t know why I never take the time to write a comment. I look forward to your Sunday posts every single week. I adore your voice, your recipes, your outlook on the world, your Drake cakes, and all of the curious links you provide. You’ve been a huge inspiration for my own blogging adventure and I thought it was high time I let you know that. Thanks for being here, and for keeping it so, so real. Always. <3, Coley
Sarah
Just Mercy should be required reading – incredible, challenging, encouraging. Come on to Alabama and check out the food scene! I moved to Birmingham from Atlanta about a year ago and it’s crazy impressive but nice and laid back – super southern deliciousness.
Barbara
If the sweet little candle holders really contain mercury, please don’t use them
for food or wine. Mercury is poisonous–remember swordfish and large tuna?
Mercury.
PS Love your work!
Monica
Actually, mercury glass doesn’t actually contain any mercury at all. When the technique was first discovered they tried making it with real mercury, but it was too expensive and already known to be toxic so they switched to a silvering formula, basically just a type of paint. It would still be good to make sure the finish is food-safe first, but I wouldn’t be concerned with it containing real mercury.
Talia Gonzalez
Thanks for all positivity, Joy. Since you asked how we are :-) . . . NYC is embroiled in collective election angst and, to boot, I just found out that both candidates will be here Tuesday! Eek! Have you read The Girls? You won’t put it down! What about the Ferrante series? I just downloaded a book written by my classmate, Sarah Lewis, called The Rise. She’s brilliant and inspirational and I can’t wait to read!
Jenn
I second the recommendation of The Girls. It’s not an easy read though, and lots to talk about.
Angela Muller
So much to comment on…first, with regard to Kimball, this is so complicated, I need to see where the dust settles. Those shoes…wonderful. I just bought a pair of black patent oxfords from “Louise et Cie” with that kind of heel, though Everlane’s are slightly higher. They are fabulous, comfortable, smart and look so chic with pants/skirts…will definitely get the Everlane oxfords. Your peanut butter cookie…to die for. And, I love the feel of a hardcover cookbook in my hands, and, let’s not overlook the fact that cookbooks are also history books, where else can you find that kind of research. Joy, so happy that all good things are coming your way!
Susane Brown
You really should take an hour of your precious time and view the documentary “Clinton Cash” (online on either YouTube or breitbart.com)
It will make it obvious that it is a big mistake to vote for crony socialist Clinton just because she is female.
Please view the documentary. Thank you.
Sarah // The Sugar Hit
I’m so happy/unsurpised that beautiful hard cover cookbooks never left the shelves. Good to know that in these divided times, we can all agree on the irresistible charm of a weighty cookbook in your hands. Also, those would be the cutest little wineglasses. Muy boho.
Andrea
My cookbook collection, numerous, overflowing shelves of lovely hard back books is so comforting and inspiring to have around me. Glad to know that the industry is holding it’s own!
Rena
Five ironman in one day? There are really things in this world :)
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
Stasja
That peanut butter cookie sounds like just the weekend treat I was looking for! Thanks for sharing :)
francetaste
Homemade stock is so much better than canned! Plus you can really scale back the salt.