Joy the Baker

Let It Be Sunday, 160!

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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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  3. Ellie

    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

    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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  6. Chelsea

    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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  9. Abby

    Re: linen bedding. I finally got some and it is just as dreamy as you expect. I got it at the Restoration Hardware outfit for 75% off, the only way I would ever be able to afford it!

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  10. Lisa

    Love these posts a whole lot.
    Is there a waiting list for the brunch event in April at all? I’m so bummed I missed out on that.

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  11. Ivory

    Recently joined your site. I love this pancake recipe, thank you for Sharing it.
    So sorry to hear about your loss. Can’t stop crying each time I hear a student, a parent talk about their experience in the Florida shooting. I am so sadden by yet another shooing of our kids, and so upset, and asking, ” where are the brains and compassion of the White house?” The lack of compassion was shown, when Trump notes showing these words, ” I feel your pain”. Does he not have a heart to feel what the kids/families going thought? That someone need to write those words down for him to say? And what about the bright idea for teachers to carry guns in their classrooms??? 1. There was an experienced trooper, ” that did not go into the school to stop the shooter.” 2. What happens if/when The Swat Team see a teacher with a gun, and shoot him or her, because of not knowing if they are the shooter or not? Or 3. Not knowing how many shooters there are, because everyone carrying a gun. Or 4. What happens if there is a teacher that comes to work, had it up to his or her neck, and just can not take it any longer??? 5. As far as increasing the age to buy guns, to 21, well alcohol and cigarettes ends up in the hands of minors, although they are suppose to be to young to purchase them. This is why I say, the problems are, to much trust put into mankind, and not enough into trusting, and serving God. Lacking faith and patience, because God has set his time, that he will step in and change things, is to slow for some. keep in mind that God has a set time when he will change this crook, sick world. We need more love, trusting in God more, and again, less in mankind. I am sure there will be some that will hate me just for this post, but we need love and God, people.

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  17. Stella

    Dear Joy, I always look forward to your Sunday Best; thank you for taking the time to illuminate and educate us. So sorry to hear you are dealing with a loss in the family. Courage, compassion and care sent you and your family.

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  21. Briel K.

    Sorry to hear that you’ve had a rough week. *hugs* I hope the coming week is better for you! <3
    Yikes to that worst roommate ever article! So scary!
    I'm also someone who wipes down everything on planes. Can't be too careful with those germs!

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  25. mary

    Joy, you are in the hearts and minds of so many of your readers today and everyday. You bring a light to our world. So sorry to hear of your loss.

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  29. Donna c

    Thanks for a couple of things here close to my heart. I spent Feb 5-10 in the hospital with flu and double pneumonia. And this past Wednesday we laid my brother to rest. Sorry for your loss as well.

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  31. Suzonne

    (I know you’ll understand that I posted my email address in the comments section because I was still in bed, reading your post and was too lazy to put on my glasses!). I’ve been thinking about you, and I hope this Sunday finds you with a deep, settled peace that comes straight from the gut. Thank you for offering so many good things to explore. I’m going to get out of bed and hunt down my reading glasses now. :). xx

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  33. Lindsay

    Thank you for recommending the forever 35 podcast. I bindge listened to all episodes and it is now one of my new favorite podcasts

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  36. Melinda

    Joy, your Instagram stories this week inspired me to make the Single Lady Pancake for breakfast this Saturday. I made it with some leftover Greek yoghurt, and slathered it with copious amounts of my best friend’s homemade lemon curd and raw sugar. It was delicious. Thank you!

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