Sweet, friends. Thank you for such a lovely reception in Portland this week. It filled my heart to meet each of you! Truly. Those are real words. Today I’m making chocolate cakes, 10… if all goes according to plan for Secret Supper on Sauvie Island in Oregon. I have a feeling it will be deeply charming, despite (or perhaps because of) the impeding rain. I’m stressing making these cakes, but tomorrow will pass and somehow get done.
I hope your day is more restful. Here’ my offering towards that hope:
• This past Monday was Septmber 11, 2017 marking another year we’ve moved away from that same terrible day in 2001. These two pieces I read every year: The Falling Man // We’re The Only Plane In The Sky.
• Forget Harvard. Read THIS hard story of humanity from The Marshall Project.
Gosh. It’s a heavy start.
• Here we are. But at least we’re in it together: The struggle of being human.
• This is the most accurate bit of writing on writing that I’ve ever read (and not written). Kamila Shamsie on writing, not writing, morning, and night. Thank you, Jessica.
• Here’s what I’m making this week for dinner. It’s a slow cooker recipe with beans and those are two of my favorite things. Slow Cooker Panade with Swiss Chard, Beans, and Sausage.
• What dinner looks like across the USA. A beautiful series. Thank you for sharing sweet Toby!
• Have you seen the show Insecure on HBO? I haven’t watched it yet but it looks beautiful: HBO cinematographer Ava Berkofsky on on properly lighting black faces.
• Feel the magic of this time and place. Amos Lee, Red Rocks Colorado, June 2015 with a sharp Freddy Berman on the drums. Also, let’s roll the windows down today. Let’s feel it.
• A transition dress. You know, in between seasons and such: the deep green, floral button- down dress.
• What to definitely make today or very very soon: Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Brown Butter Glaze.
I really appreciate you,
Joy
J-Mom
I didn’t even know that a dish called ‘panade’ existed. I ended up using the kitchn’s other recipe. Some crusty bread remaining seemed nice. Also seemed nice to have when rain and wind was predicted all day. It was great. Thank you for the recipe link.
SCgal
The Falling Man, I am gutted each time I read that story. Eyewitness to history, who possibly could forget that day. Bless them all, God bless them all.
Marie Lamensch
The dinner photos depressed me a little just because so many families in these seem to eat in front of the TV…Growing up in France, Belgium and Germany, it’s not what I experienced at home or in my friends’ home. DInner was the only time we were all together during the week because my dad worked a lot and as kids, we were in school from 8 am to 6pm and then had homework to do until 8pm. We had good times at the dinner table
In some of these kids eat sitting on the floor. I don’t know, it just makes me wonder about things
Carrie
Your lists are my fave. I appreciate you <3
Jess
When is secret supper coming to the east coast??? I’m so jealous!
Leah Ferrell
I just made the spinach meatballs with orzo..what a fabulous recipe. Best meatballs ever and I used turkey. Luckily I have fresh mint in my backyard! I love your Sunday posts and read almost all of the links. The Falling Man this week was devastating and excellent. Thank you so much for all you do!
Lindsay W.
That Only Plane in the Sky article was INCREDIBLE
Jana R.
I was listening to Amos Lee while I was reading your post! I love that you mentioned him! Yay!
Hannah
You absolutely must watch Insecure, and fast! It’s so, so funny, smart, important, everything. Issa is just all-around fantastic. Plus there is some serious eye candy, which never hurt anything.
xx Hannah //
Julia
Just love your Sunday posts! So full of interesting stuff to share with family and friends. And OMG that dress is gorgeous!
Christie
you gotta watch Insecure! :)
Stacey
Since discovering your pumpkin pecan scones, I make them every year for my nephew in law. They are divine.
Bryony Owen
So great to meet you yesterday, Joy! Good luck getting things ready for tonight’s event, you’ll do great!
Sally - My Custard Pie
That Kamila Shamsie link… does she live in my head?! Thanks Joy
joythebaker
Right!?
Ana
Insecure is an amazing show. I am 35yo and identify 100% with all the stories, characters. There is so much humor and you wish you were in that group of friends just to crack each other up, its just so real. The fashion is amazing as well, esp in season 2. Issa is a bit awkward, but genuine, and her clothes are always interesting enough to make you do a double take. The sex scenes are great too :) maybe because it was made by a woman, it just feels totally releatable. Watch it now!!
Megan Gordon
Gosh I love that dinner series from Huck – so easy to be judgemental sometimes about the way people do dinner or just … do life. But so real and honest and great. Thank you for sharing! I always look forward to these posts and realize I’ve never said as much. xox
joythebaker
Thank you Megan! You’re very sweet.
Trisha
I read quite a few blogs — wait, let me fix that. I LOOK at quite a few blogs, but I can honestly say I read every word of your “Let it Be Sunday” posts. Every word. Every word of your links. I have cried, laughed, been inspired, been moved and shocked. I have felt my heart’s deep core. This morning I cried at the beauty of all those people making and feeling music together with Amos Lee at Red Rocks. I was moved by the photos of all those people having dinner with their families. And I was gut punched by the Falling article. And it’s not even 6 am yet. Thank you. You tickle my brain, nudge my heart and make me think about what it means to be human.
Mercy
i love baking so much. Ur cakes look delicious n am forward to learn from u. So lead me ,10x
Rena
10 chocolate cakes, wow! I have to admit I am even not able to bake 1 chocolate cake :)
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
alwaysbeyourself
I’m hungry now! hahah ?
Maja Harder
I am definitely also gonna try to make those pumpkin pecan scones soon !