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Let It Be 2017!

January 3, 2017 by Joy the Baker 21 Comments

We’re supposed to have clinked our champagne glasses, and dusted the dirt or flour off our hands as 2016 has come to an end.  These firm endings and stark beginnings always feel like a lurch to me (and Mariah Carey would agree, amiright?) .  A little bit like stepping on the gas pedal and looking in the rearview mirror at the same time.  That’s an unsafe analogy, so let’s be careful to look back knowing that we’ve got some good work and big love to look forward to in the new year.

Also a lot of pot pies and cookies and quality time to pack into another year.  

Let’s ease in.  Here’s some reading to see us through:  

•  More Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions for 2017.  Spot on with the cheese on a plate.  Spot on.  It’s all about setting ourselves up for success with reality firmly within our grasp.  

•  I’d file this under, YAS QUEEN:  Serena Williams reflects on her career.  

•  What’s the difference between European and American butter?  Just so you know, for after the New Year’s juice cleanse.  

•  You know what kind of cleanse I can get down with?  A soup cleanse!  This Thai Curry Soup look particularly delicious. 

•  A very good listen from last Fall.  Vision and perseverance and Al Pacino:  FreshAir with Francis Ford Coppola on The Godfather. 

•  Quick question, how does your house smell?  

•  If getting your finances in order is part of your plan for the new year, I feel ya and I gotcha covered!  Pro Tips: Ask a Financial Planner.   

•  One of last year’s most inspiring books:  Grace Bonney’s In The Company of Women

•  My favorite albums of last year: Joseph’s I’m Alone, No You’re Not

•  My favorite body product, face treat, and hair splurge of last year.  

Body:  Neroli and Rose Body Nutrients Oil  Face:  Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Face Peels  Hair:  Bonacure Rescue Repair Treatment

•  Three more sleeps until we can eat King Cake for the season!  No that we’re counting… we’re totally counting though.  

Happy New Year.  Thank you for all of the love and support and good vibes you bring to this space.  I’m wish you well in the new year.  I’ll be here will all sorts of savory + sweet recipes to help make our days more warm and delicious.

xo Joy 

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  1. Fiona

    January 13, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    Your little corner of the internet is one of my favorite places in the world, and reading “let it be Sunday” with a cup of tea and a cookie is like top 5. Thank you!

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  2. Reannon

    January 12, 2017 at 12:21 am

    Joy, I’ve been reading for a long time but hardly ever comment. I just wanted to tell you that these posts are my very favorite. I always find a few things that make me click over, give me something to think about, drool over or feel good about. Thank you for that & for being your super great self x

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  3. erisa

    January 6, 2017 at 1:04 am

    I totally laughed out loud at the cheese / fridge resolution w/o remembering your comment. SO GOOD! Sent it to my girlfriends. Also, the Joseph album. So in love. Shared it with my mom while she was here for Christmas. We miss you on the west side!

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