Weekend links.

I wish I had more weeks like this one! A very festive book club, speaking at the closing AD Culinary Season event, and LOTS of deliveries.  I’ve had a generous group of restaurants gift me plenty of yummy foodie presents this week — let’s just say that Hubs’ office has been getting non-stop confectionary.  We also decided on taking on a foster cat for the holiday period.  We’ve named her Lulu, and she’s had a tough life but she hasn’t let it slow her down.

• For when you want to cook weird stuff.
• Anything can be a champagne glass.
• A pasta that uses two bottles of wine?  Sign me up!
• This list of the best ‘underground’ food spots just made me hungry.
• I’m all for more transparency between influencers and Instagram (among other platforms).
• Following above, want to become a celebrity food influencer?  Follow these steps!
• Still looking for gifts?  How about donating to a food charity?
• The pressure of being the first.

This weekend we’re going to see the new Star Wars (even though I’ve already read all the spoilers, and know I’m going to hate it, thanks for nothing JJ).  We’re also going to try breakfast with Chef Reif on Saturday.  As I’m also now (officially) 3 months shy of my 40th birthday, I don’t want to go too crazy during the holidays, so exercise will continue to be key!

How are you spending the weekend?