Finishing two 70,000 word projects this week has me feeling like woah.
A relatively busy week of food. On Sunday, I stopped by MMI to finally (!!!) purchase Side Hustle‘s hard seltzer (a perfect drink for when you want something low calorie/low sugar). I also stopped by Kaffe Bloom with friend and travel journalist Sarah. We liked the food (and the pricing) and had our first taste of Bingsoo, a Korean shaved ice dish, which was perfect for a hot day. Afterward, I picked up a few specialty items from 1004 Gourmet. I also finally made it for an overdue visit to LPM, which continues to be deliciously and stylishly consistent.
Some goodies arrived at the house, including the Sundae Kit from 3 Fils, as well as Levantine vegetarian food from newly launched Dayma. That’s not all, we also received Cheese On Board on Thursday and some delicious Italian biscuits from Casinetto (my affiliate link is still active if you’re interested). We also placed an order with the always reliable Carnistore.
Brunch was canceled for today, but honestly, I think it was the right decision and applaud the location for acting professionally and responsibly. Personally, I had been struggling with the decision to go to brunch all week, honestly, it just doesn’t feel like the right time.
Links, please?
- Help the hospitality with invisible chips (would love to see this initiative in Dubai). Boutique Hotelier (Ta, Helen!)
- Not travel or food, but if you love IKEA, how about flipping through their back catalogs? IKEA
- No holiday Peeps for the foreseeable future. Eater
- Adjusting a recipe doesn’t make it yours. Dianne Jacob
- Would James Beard hate the awards named after him? Washington Post
- Would you drink Taco Bell wine? Welcome, Jalapeno Noir. Food and Wine
- Do you have any bad cooking habits? The Kitchn
- Rose champagne, bottled by Brad Pitt. Food and Wine
- Do you believe in the concept of a kitchen candle? Food and Wine
- Did you have a status snack at school? I want to say ours was Lunchables, but maybe it was Dunkraoos. Eater
- Yes, Courtney is the radical new American Girl Doll. I’m here for her snacks. Eater
- If you give a chef $20… Heated
Looking ahead, next week is Hubs’ birthday! It’s a bit bittersweet, as we usually travel, but this year we’ll focus on a bit of mindfulness. I’m considering booking the day package at Caesar’s, but it might just be grilling steaks and a nice bottle of wine at home.
