It’s been awhile, my pretties. I’ve got a few great recipes that I plan on sharing with you in the coming weeks, but for now I’ll just leave you with a list of favorites. Happy Friday, y’all. Have a great holiday weekend!
FRIDAY FAVORITES, MAY 23, 2014
*My dad. Yesterday, my dad turned 60. As I think about becoming a parent, I feel so grateful for my dad and the example he’s set for me. He is gentle and kind, smart and supportive. He cracks me up. He taught me to be honest and genuine, strong and independent.
*I’M MAKING A COOKBOOK! So, I’m collaborating on a mini-cookbook with my friend Jenni. She’s an incredible photographer and graphic designer, and approached me with the idea of making a mini cookbook together. So, if I’ve been a little quiet on the blog lately, it’s because all of my spare time has gone to writing and photographing recipes for this project. I’m really excited about this collaboration, and will let you know more details on the book soon! (The featured photo at the top of this post is a snapshot from our cookbook photo shoot last week.)
*New Music. The new Wye Oak album rules. As does the new Lykke Li album. And let’s not forget about The War on Drugs.
*Pok Pok Som Drinking Vinegars. I’m obsessed. We generally keep a bottle of the Pineapple and Tamarind drinking vinegars in our fridge at all times. I’ve been mixing the pineapple drinking vinegar with coconut La Croix sparkling water, and it tastes like the tropics.
*Angel Face. I’ve put off visiting Angel Face, because, frankly, I didn’t see the point. I’m pregnant and Angel Face is a bar, known for it’s inventive and artfully crafted cocktails. I thought it would be pure torture. But you know what? The food was absolutely delicious, as was my mocktail. The atmosphere is charming, and the service was stellar. And the hand-painted pink ‘wallpaper’? It’s just so good.
*S’mores. The nights are warm and bright, and as a result, I just want to build fires and roast marshmallows all the time. While I love a classic s’more (graham, marshmallow, Hershey’s chocolate bar), I’ve been researching ways to elevate the humble s’more. I want to make these homemade graham crackers, for starters. And skillet s’mores? Yes, please. And don’t ever get me started on S’mores ice cream sandwiches. It’s everything I’ve been craving, all in one. I NEED THEM.
*Pinning allllllll the baby things. So, I’m officially ‘nesting’. I can’t help it. Baby stuff is just too cute, and I’m having a grand time planning out our gender neutral nursery. If you’d like to take a look at some cute baby things, I invite you to take a peek at my Pinterest board.
*Peony season. It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
*Stumptown’s Cold Coffee Brew with Milk. This stuff is dangerous, in the best way. I’ve been limiting my caffeine intake, but this stuff is making that very difficult. I just want to drink cold brew with milk all day, every day.
*Game of Thrones, re-imagined as Disney characters. Genius.
*Orphan Black. This is my new favorite TV show. Tatiana Maslany is fantastic and y’all should watch this show. Nuff said.
*Bread and Butter Pickles. This is probably the most stereotypical pregnant lady craving of all time. But, I got a jar of homemade bread & butter pickles at the last PDX Food Swap, and I cannot stop eating them. They’re like candy. I’ve almost eaten the entire jar in less than a week, and so I plan on making more this weekend. I think I’ll try this recipe.