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Let It Be Sunday, 280!

July 12, 2020 by Joy the Baker 19 Comments

Hello my friends, 

We’re here, smack dab in the middle of July, in the middle of the most wild time.  How are you? How are we? 

I was on a camping vacation last weekend (thank you for all your kind words about last week’s no-post) which makes coming back to current news and circumstances a little bit more of a gut punch. It’s ok. We’re just going to stay hydrated, and vote, and eat our salads, and take our vitamins and keep it moving because the only way out is through. 

In weird and lasting quarantine hobbies I’ve taken up archery and I’ve learned how to throw a lasso (not while on a horse).  Ya know – might as well. I’ve also been the one-woman camera crew for an IGTV show I’m launching tomorrow.  I sweat over a cobbler. It’ll be worth the watch!  

I hope this finds you steady as can be. I hope you’re allowed to be slow today. 

The offering this week is below. Take only what you need. 

•  A long-expected turn for the worse.  I know it’s summer but we can’t be out here actin’ a mess.  (AP) 

•  There’s still so much we’re learning about his virus and this is not the time to be willy nilly without a mask ANYWHERE because Can Covid Damage the Brain? In line with other 2020 news it’s like… of course it can. (The New York Times) 

•  Confederate Statues Were Never Really About Preserving History. The monuments were used as symbols of white supremacy at times when Black were fighting for and under actual attack for their rights. Coincidence? No dude. No.  (FiveThirtyEight) 

•  I’ve always been fascinated with the Supreme Court and now is a very interesting term due, in large part, to Chief Justice Roberts. It hasn’t been perfect, of course what is in government, but it feels like Chief Justice Roberts is helping to keep the court above current politics.   The Political Genius of John Roberts (Slate) 

•  Are you going to delete TikTok?  Honestly I think I have always been looking for an excuse to.  (The New York Times) 

•  I’m out here trying to get someone to let me make a tv show and yet… We’re Going To Run Out of TV. Don’t worry. I don’t give up easy. (The Ringer) 

•  I don’t seem to be running out of television just yet – I’m watching the first season of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way (woof some people really make their lives a wild ride) and the new Unsolved Mysteries which I devoured.  (Hulu and Netflix)

•  Handsome men in masks – we’ll allow it. (Elle) 

•  What to bake this week?  How about this Tomato Cobbler with Blue Cheese Biscuits?  It’s a classic from a few years back.  Like my camping adventures and camping menu, I’m feeling a picnic blog post coming up soon.

•  It’s that time of year when it’s just too hot for food. It’s not too hot for a Weelicious smoothie.  I love her pregnancy smoothie (nope, I’m not), this chocolate peanut butter smoothie (of course I add coffee), and I love her book Smoothie Project for every combination and add-in under the sun. 

•  Very much present and available for these 31 Vegan Meal Planning Meals from Food 52. I feel overnight oats in my future. 

Enjoy this day! 

My love to you!

xo Joy

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  1. Donna Clary

    July 13, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    Just been meaning to say I saw your recommendation for EVOO in Clovis…Enzo’s Table I ordered on line. OMG, so good. It is actually 1 mile from my step-daughter in Clovis also but because of distancing…we don’t see. I also got their Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and their Fresno Chili. They too…are delicious.

    Reply
  2. Stacy S

    July 13, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    A show with Joy the Baker!? YES PLEASE!!

    Reply
  3. Karleen

    July 13, 2020 at 9:28 am

    Give this woman a show already!!

    Reply
  4. Neith Little

    July 13, 2020 at 8:00 am

    Is there a petition somewhere we can sign to help convince someone to greenlight your TV show? Because I would so watch it.

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      July 13, 2020 at 8:16 am

      Hahhaha! That’s so kind – listen… it might come down to that and I’m not above it. :)

      Reply
  5. Lynda Lou

    July 13, 2020 at 6:38 am

    Oh my goddess I love overnight oats! I was on a kick where I ate them everyday for breakfast. I’m into other things for breakfast right now, but here’s my recipe. 1/3cup oatmeal 1/3cup coconut creamer 1/3cup greek yogurt 2tsp chia seeds 1tsp ground flax sprinkle with frozen berry medly. In the morning I sprinkle a little cane sugar on top. So yummy! Oh, & yeah all ingredients come from Trader Joes. ?

    Reply
    • Amy

      July 13, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      I had to say that I love your “oh my goddess” and I will certainly have to start using that. :)

      Reply
  6. Kristen Berry

    July 13, 2020 at 4:20 am

    Hi Joy! Would it be possible to use the biscuit dough on the bottom and the tomatoes on top? Either way it looks delicious and I would love to make it when my tomatoes finally ripen!

    Thank you!

    Kristen Berry

    Reply
  7. Emmy

    July 12, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    I agree it’s too hot for food, so I made the chocolate peanut butter smoothie for dinner. It tastes like a chocolate shake! Because of what I had on hand, I left out the cauliflower and used flaxseed meal instead of hemp. Also made it thicker by only adding 1 cup of milk. I’ll be making this often, thank you!

    Reply
  8. Kristan

    July 12, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Your words comfort and delight me every single week.
    Thank you, Joy!

    Reply
  9. Erica

    July 12, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Joy, you speak the truths that I need to hear each week. The only way out is indeed through. Yes, please on a JTB TV show. Can we pass around a petition? Is that how we get what we want on TV? And yes, please to a picnic blog post!

    Reply
  10. Drea

    July 12, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    I would absolutely watch your TV show.

    Reply
  11. Bonnie

    July 12, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    Thanks for the articles and the reminders about the tomato cobbler…that is a recipe I return to every summer! (Also, been enjoying the You’re Wrong About podcast recommended a few weeks ago…listening to the whole OJ Simpson trial arc while running and baking…not at the same time!)

    Reply
  12. Lynn

    July 12, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    “Of course I add coffee” to the smoothie. . Any details on that Joy? Espresso? Or just half cup or so brewed coffee? Gotta try this!

    Reply
  13. Lyndsy

    July 12, 2020 at 11:11 am

    Good links!! Happy Sunday!

    Reply
  14. Lynne

    July 12, 2020 at 10:34 am

    Oh my gosh Joy, could you please have a Netflix baking show?!!!!!!! Tell them if you make it we will watch!!!

    Reply
    • Sheila Cochrane

      July 12, 2020 at 2:45 pm

      Yes, please!

      Reply
  15. Maura

    July 12, 2020 at 9:26 am

    That’s a gorgeous photo. Can you conceal a bow and arrow in your pant leg? You know, just in case.

    Reply
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