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Let It Be Sunday, 130!

July 30, 2017 by Joy the Baker 16 Comments

Hello sweet friends!

I’m back in New Orleans after a few of the most fantastic summer days in Detroit, Michigan.  I stayed long enough to know that I need to return soon for more food and friendship adventures.  It’s a sincere, gritty, distinctly American town and I loved being there.  Also, there are a strong group of food ladies on the hard hustle out in Detroit… it’s super inspiring.  I’ll put up a short post about what I enjoyed in town, knowing that I need to visit again and again.

I hope your summer adventuring is sweet and fulfilling. I compiled this list of links for you because the world is just as beautiful and baffling as ever:  

•  I’m going to leave this remarkable human story right here for you:  Kristin Beck: A Navy SEAL in Transition

•  When a man really wants a giant wall.  

•  The real problem here is medium-sized boats:  If You Give A Poor A Doctor.

•  Thank goodness for the omelet guy:  My Week on a Weight Loss Cruise.  

•  Vastly different from the mountains of food on a cruise ship: Here’s What It’s Like to Live in the Woods, Off the Grid.

•  She’s really a force of a woman. I enjoyed reading this: Angelina Jolie Solo.

•  Could you just be ever so slightly less tedious?  The Reason Your Creative Type Has Broken Up With You

•  For us murderinos:  What I Know About My Best Friend’s Murder. 

•  This cake looks like the cake I want to stand by the fridge and eat in slivers:  One Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Simple Fudge-y Frosting!

•  One of Deb’s very good ideas: Breakfast Slab Pie! 

•  Stop Being a Snob and Use Onion Powder.  Chill on the name calling and ok.. yea. I feel the same way about garlic powder and Lawry’s Seasoning Salt. 

•  I’m watching the second season of Last Chance U on Netflix. It’s a show with a lot of heart but I’m torn because I ultimately feel like these dudes need to stop hitting each other so hard and protect their brains. 

•  Amen amen amen:  Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie.

I hope it’s a really great day!  Enjoy it all.

xo Joy 

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  1. The Queen Of Dreaming

    August 3, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Great post, as every week ;)

    https://justsem.wordpress.com/

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  2. susan from detroit

    August 1, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Nice to meet you at the book signing Joy. I hope you got to experience the real vibe, grit and honesty of the city. Thanks for adding a bright spot to a difficult day for me (recently deceased mother’s birthday).

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  3. ET

    July 31, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    Do you not feel weird writing these two items after each other? Murder as entertainment followed by cake?
    For us murderinos: What I Know About My Best Friend’s Murder.
    • This cake looks like the cake I want to stand by the fridge and eat in sliver

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    • joythebaker

      July 31, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      No, I don’t. But thank you for checking in.

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  4. Abbi

    July 31, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Loved the Angie article, but did anyone else get the Quick-Quotes Quill vibe?
    “There IS NOT anger and pain right there beneath the surface!”

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  5. Anna

    July 31, 2017 at 6:20 am

    So glad you enjoyed Detroit! Hope to catch you next time you visit!!

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  6. Carrie

    July 30, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    Ugh I can’t believe I forgot about your Detroit trip! I hope you come back and I can’t wait to see what you thought of the city! And I LOVE that museum! <3

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  7. Carolyn

    July 30, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    I hope that your trip was fun…Yes on the slab pie..please just a little bit of meat…But i do love the recipe!!!!

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  8. Amy DeKok

    July 30, 2017 at 10:57 am

    I hope Megan took you to Sister Pie…and I am thrilled you two got to spend time together!!! I miss my girl and all our baking adventures ??

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  9. Rebeca

    July 30, 2017 at 10:44 am

    I don’t live in the US, but reading about health care there still makes me anxious. Medium-sized boats sound like an awful way to live.

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  10. Morgan

    July 30, 2017 at 10:36 am

    My partner and I are obsessed with Last Chance U! I feel you on worrying about their injuries though.

    Reply
  11. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake

    July 30, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Can’t wait for your post! I’m from there and going back in a few months!

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  12. Taste of France

    July 30, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Onions and garlic are two of nature’s great gifts and life’s great pleasures. Accept no substitutes!

    Reply
  13. Liz

    July 30, 2017 at 9:39 am

    I hope you got a chance to visit Sister Pie!

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  14. Michele

    July 30, 2017 at 6:56 am

    I didn’t know you were going to be in Detroit! How did I miss that? Would love to have met you. Yes, lots to do here and good food. Would like to hear about your trip

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  15. Rena

    July 30, 2017 at 5:37 am

    I just read “What I know about my best friend’s murder” and now I have a lot of stuff to think about…
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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