Hello sweet friends. I’m glad it’s Sunday. I’m glad you’re here. Today I’m teaching a Sweet Potato Pie workshop at The Bakehouse. It’s my favorite time of my year and my favorite kind of pie so it’s going to be a pretty sweet day. I hope it feels that way for you too.
This weekend I’ve also learned the wonders of the Falafel Waffle, a recipe in the book Food Wine. Andrea and Dana stopped by The Bakehouse yesterday to make brunch for a bunch of us. Overall – it’s a full weekend of gathering and connection.
Gathering and connection are the spirit of this time of year. Let’s remember. Let’s be intentional. Let’s make the time and take the time.
The offering this week is here for you. I hope you find something that you can connect with.
• Real recognize real (that’s both an extreme over simplification and an understatement): Michelle Obama interviewed by Oprah. OK!? (Elle)
• Consider the words Nano Influence. Here we are. (The New York Times)
• Money can’t buy you class, but it can roundabout buy you a private fire-fighting brigade to save your $50 million mansion? Kim Kardashian’s Private Firefighters Expose America’s Fault Lines (The Atlantic)
• As the fire neared, this 93-year-old knew she had to get out. Then her garbage man showed up. (CNN)
• The More You Know (maybe the less you wax?): What Are Pubes Actually For? (The Cut)
• Ladies we really need to discuss this amongst ourselves: Period-tracking apps are not for women. (Vox)
• Are we ok? The Ubiquity of Smartphones, As Captured by Photographers. (The Atlantic)
• Important information: Who Is Your Thanksgiving Soul Mate? (The Kitchn)
• There will be potatoes on our Thanksgiving table. The invitation is THESE BABIES: Sweet and Savory Mashed Potatoes with Fried Onions. (Joy the Baker)
• I’m already thinking about leftovers and can’t stress this sandwich enough. Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese. Just put brie on your Thanksgiving shopping list and save it for later. (Joy the Baker)
• My friend Jessica lives in London and shares all the important recipes from the BBC, especially when they involve cheese: Cauliflower Cheese. (BBC)
• Random Acts of Kindness : a few ideas.
I hope you enjoy today this Sunday!
My love to you!
xo Joy
Michelle H.
Hi Joy! I had to lead a 10 minute discussion at a work meeting today and I chose the Nano Influence article, which I saw posted on your page. Your “shares” are alway interesting and very diverse. Thank you for what you do, and for sharing this one! –Michelle
Laurie
Is there a specific reason that your Let It Be Sunday is only showing up a week after it’s published?
The dates on the replies are from last weekend, not today. My calendar says today is 11-25-18. The replies on this post are from 11-18 & 11-19.
Am I blocked from seeing this for a week? I surely hope not, thanks Laurie
Theresa
Less political insight……more Joy……more food!
Erin
Speaking of waffles and thanksgiving leftovers: last year my man made thanksgiving stuffing waffles topped with a little maple syrup. Haven’t stopped thinking about them since.
Blu
The next day sandwiches are the best! Making sandwiches is my love language! Also, next day gumbo for the win!
Blu
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PW
Just wondering if your Bakehouse is in your home, and I believe you said you have cats. I am allergic but traveling to New Orleans in the Spring was looking forward to taking a class but needed to know if I can go. Can you let me know and thanks.
Addie
The link to the story of the 93 year old woman saved by the garbage truck driver made me cry, but happy tears. Can’t forget there are a lot of good people doing amazing things everyday. Thanks for sharing.
Jay
Today’s set was perfect! Reading you Sunday posts are as routine and effective as going to church!
Nila
I’m a long time follower and have really come to appreciate your Sunday morning mix of joyful food and thoughtfully curated pieces. While I very much appreciate the well-researched Vox article about period tracking apps, I wanted to share that in all of its useful critique it misses that not all women menstrate, and that many people who don’t identify as women do; that this assumption about our genders and our bodies is as dangerous as the many sexist motivations and uses for current apps that it calls out; and that this isn’t just a concern for ‘ladies,’ but for all people who may find these apps useful.
joythebaker
Thank you – you’re absolutely right. I’ll take this to heart (and head).
johanna @ green gourmet giraffe
wow you have some really insightful links today and the mobile phone photoessay is just beautiful, albeit slightly disturbing at times – thank you !