What are you doing this weekend? Ours will be quiet (well, quiet is relative in the Hunt home). The next few get a bit crazier though, so I’m going to relax this weekend–and do all the laundry (that’s funny; I’m sure I won’t. There’s no doing all the laundry ever.). Maybe watch a good movie. Any recommendations? (Did you like Girl on a Train? I sort of want to see that.) If you’re interested in something on Netflix–The Fall!–so good. (Anders’ cute shirt: an oldie from Mamacase!)
Now for some weekend reading…
I really loved this post by my friend Blythe. And so we have it all. And so we have all of it. I love her writing.
My newest favorite Instagram feed. (Still in awe of the Himalayas/Everest. I don’t see it changing any time soon!)
I love these shirts.
For those who might be bummed/sad/shocked/fill-in-the-blank about the election, this was a nice, hopeful read.
Really love this black and white kitchen.
I love this look. That blazer!
It’s fall. So I’m thinking my next book should be a foodie one. I’m checking out this list (and trusting it in large part because he’s included Molly Wizenberg–whose books I love.). Any foodie-book recommendations?
Have a good (long!) weekend. Thank you to the men and women who serve our country. We owe you so much.
Hi Bridget,
Did I miss something, the book list link isn’t there only the Molly Wizenberg link is there. Would love to see the list, love foodie books. Thank you!
that was my bad! it’s linked now. and do you have any reccs for me?!
dang i love that kitchen- so cool!
xo, brittany
i’ve got some weekend links + steals under $50 on my blog today
http://www.notablob.com
I appreciate the attempt to be optimistic. Please read at least some of the comments in the election-related article you posted – they shed light on the fear so many people are already experiencing. Trump has normalized and fueled racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, sexual assault, and more. I wish I could believe it’s all going to be okay, but people are legitimately fearing for their lives.
i hear you, alyssa. i hope trump surprises us all and speaks to the awful, evil things currently happening that he has, in large part, put his stamp of approval on. it is not okay.
Thank you for hearing my perspective and being attentive to what’s happening in the world. Peace 🙂
Foodie book recs (I can’t get enough lately!): French Kids eat Everything; Provence, 1970: M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard and the Reninvention of American Taste; Sous Chef: 24 Hours on the Line; Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. And I’m sure you’ve read Delancey 🙂
Would love to hear what some of your favorites are!
loved Delancey!!!
I think you would LOVE An Everlasting Meal. Foreword by Alice Waters. Essays with recipes sprinkled in.
essays with recipes sprinkled in. that is my faaaavorite writing. (have you read any molly wizenberg? you’d like her.)
I follow Molly on instagram and LOVE it. She is definitely next on my list!
I HIGHLY recommend the movie “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”. It’s a little bit sad, beautifully shot (in New Zealand!) but also laugh out loud funny. Honestly my favorite movie I’ve seen in a long time. Just the thing for a week like this.
We loved that movie, too!
Hi Bridget! I absolutely love Luisa Weiss’s memoir-with-recipes “My Berlin Kitchen” (https://www.amazon.com/My-Berlin-Kitchen-Story-Recipes/dp/0147509742). Her writing is beautiful and her recipes work every time! Also, David Lebovitz’s “The Sweet Life in Paris” will make you laugh out loud (https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Life-Paris-Adventures-Perplexing/dp/076792889X).
I love Molly Wizenberg’s books (and I’m lucky enough to live in Seattle so I can enjoy her restaurants!) and I took a look at that list and I’ve also read and loved three books he included! My Life in France, Animal Vegetable Miracle and Garlic and Sapphires. I’d highly recommend all three, but if your looking for something to inspire you to cook amazing fall/wintery meals, go with Julia Child. It’s also super inspiring in that she didn’t start cooking until she was middle aged. And her love for people shines through as well. All things that we could all probably use right about now 🙂 Garlic and Sapphires will make you want to eat out all the time and Animal, Veg… covers all four seasons but reading it in the winter will make you pine for the spring and a garden, even if you are incapable of gardening anything (me!). Wow, ok, apparently I had a whole lot to say about this! Sorry for the super long comment. I’m currently avoiding social media 🙂
don’t be sorry for a long comment. i loved it! maybe i’ll try the julia childs one first. ive never read anything of hers–aside from some recipes! (an aside: a break from social media is a wise idea!)
Thank you so much sweet mama for the love! SO happy I found your blog, now I’ll be stalking you!! 🙂
happy to find yours as well!
I really enjoyed the Julia Child book (even though it was a bit slow at times, it was still beautiful). If you want a “food with a laugh” book, Jim Gafigan’s book “Food: A Love Story” is hilarious but be aware that he makes fun of a lot of food (particularly New England, since he hates seafood). I laughed out loud repeatedly while reading it.
ha, i would probably enjoy that one too.
Bridget, I respectfully ask you to re-read and re-consider the election article you posted. A lot of people are really frightened because they anticipate the president-elect to follow through on his campaign promises and also because of the culture of emboldened racism, xenophobia, and misogyny he is fostering. Check out this piece, I think it’s really helpful: http://whatever.scalzi.com/2016/11/10/the-cinemax-theory-of-racism/
P.S. You seem lovely and thoughtful, this isn’t meant as an attack. Just food for thought to an audience of well-meaning moms to do some hard, empathetic thinking in the days, weeks, months, years ahead.
hi claire! thank you for the comment (and it did not come off as an attack at all). if he follows through with a lot of the rhetoric that he spewed during the election then america has a big problem. i (very confidently) did NOT vote for him. however i am hoping (praying!) that it was merely that: rhetoric. even so, he’s fanned the flames of a fire that’s been burning here for centuries. hoping he speaks out about it soon–and on a more legitimate platform than twitter!!! i will absolutely read the article you shared just as soon as my morning chaos dies down a bit 🙂
Here’s hoping! Thanks for your thoughts. x
Thanks for the foodie link! I loved “My Life in France”. My favorite foodie read, to date, is “An Everlasting Meal”. Such good recipes and really challenged the way I thought about cooking and quality ingredients.
Thanks for the book shout out. You have reminded me I need to update this list!!!!!
Must must read “How Not To Die” by Michael Gregor. Jaw dropping info that’s also funny and approachable. I’ve l recommended it to so many people and everyone loves it!