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Let It Be Sunday, 160!

February 25, 2018 by Joy the Baker 39 Comments

Hello dearhearts,  

It’s been a wallop of a week for me between exciting work projects, trying relationships, and deeply sad family loss.   I’m hoping that this Sunday offers a settling of heart, mind and body for me and… while I’m making wishes for myself, I have the same hopes for you.  Essentially, I hope we all can just sit down and close our eyes for a spell.  

Putting this post together is one of my favorite tasks in a week.  I hope you enjoy this offering.  I’ve heard some of your requests and added source mentions after each link so you know where you’re headed before you get there.

Have a lovely day – thank you for being here, ok?  

•  The youth aren’t having it with your ‘thoughts and prayers’, Senators.  You hear them?  Teenagers Demand ‘Never Again’ in an Age of Mass Shootings. (The Atlantic)

•  So Hey, How Worried Should I Be About The Flu?  (The Cut)  Like… worried enough to wipe down every surface around my airplane seat and give major side-eye to anyone who has the audacity to cough in my general vicinity?  Ok.  Because that’s where I’m at. 

•  This saga: Worst Roommate Ever  (New York Magazine) 

•  Pinterest worthy catch phrases really rub me the wrong way these days – unless they refer to me doing things like Beyonce.  This little gem from McSweeney’s really hits the spot:  An Open Letter To The Phrase “Positive Vibes Only”.  

•  Our girl Karen Kilgariff of our podcast My Favorite Murder has profound thoughts about self acceptance and ranch dressing. (AVClub)

•  I Am A Masterchef Survivor. Y’all, reality television is ruff – don’t do it. 

•  My friend Nicole and I were discussing our desire for luxury living and we’ve decided that we need to save up for stonewashed linen bedding.  Dreams, ok? (Food52)

•  There are more Bakehouse workshops coming up!  Check out the schedule!  March is sold out but there are still spots in workshops this April and May! (Eventbrite)

•  A Cozy Kitchen made this Cacio e Pepe Mac and Cheese that we all suddenly can’t live without. 

•  These little dreams are one of my favorite thing to make (and eat):  Simple Jam Hand Pies. 

•  I realize that I might be among the few people who love… cabbage.  Probably. Nevertheless, 5 Tips For Cooking Cabbage From Recipe Around The World.  (The Kitchn)

•  Listen up, I love a sneaker. These are special. 

•  Mad respect for the Single Lady Pancake! The version pictured above has lemon zest and poppy seeds and thawed blueberries on top and all-in-all it was a very good idea.

xo

Joy

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  1. Amy

    May 12, 2018 at 7:59 pm

    I love that bedding
    bearplate.com

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  2. Eve

    March 6, 2018 at 3:21 am

    Cabbage lovers UNITE!! Glad to know I’m not alone…

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  3. Ellie

    March 1, 2018 at 10:43 am

    Getting to this a little later in the week… but aren’t hand pies basically sophisticated/OG pop tarts? Is that why I love them? I tried convincing friends that they should do fancy pop tarts as their NYE wedding dessert but it was no dice and something that I will always be a little sad about.

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  4. kath

    February 28, 2018 at 10:40 am

    I cannot recommend linen sheets too highly. It has changed our sleep life, and this from 2 peeps who were diehard flannel lovers. They are soft and only get softer, are cool when they need to be and warm and light as a feather when you need that. Pure comfort, and that sounds like what you, and many of us, need. Thank you for all you do xoxox

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  5. Natalie

    February 28, 2018 at 5:22 am

    I should make a interesting list like you, very attractive!
    But mine is Let it go,Monday xD

    Reply
  6. Chelsea

    February 27, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    I love cabbage. When I was in college (and admittedly, not always following the healthiest meal construction plans), I sometimes would slice a whole head of cabbage down, cook it on high with butter, salt, and pepper until it collapsed and got crispy little almost-burnt edges, and then eat the whole pan and call that dinner.

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  7. Julia in Byron

    February 27, 2018 at 8:08 am

    Thanks for posting the name of the site where your links will send us. Super helpful.

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      February 27, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Great!

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