Flavor Buffet: 12/11/2021
Hello! Happy weekend.
This week’s edition arrives not on a Friday because sometimes the days just get too busy! But without further delay, let’s get to the Buffet. The holiday season is buzzing, gifts are being ordered, and sometimes all I want to do is flip through catalogs and watch TV. ;)
The Buffet is here for when you also need a break, but may want to bake. So let’s get to it for goodness sake. OK. The rhymes are done. Let’s have some fun. ;)
READ
Since this Buffet is arriving on Saturday, here’s a weekend “welcome” from the joyful folks at Cup of Jo.
I have many opinions on the SATC re-boot, And Just Like That…, here’s a deeper discussion about Big.
Did you know Sephora is still having a 20% off sale through tomorrow? Yay! A great product roundup, right here. And yes, I know I need to show you the purchases I made.
Who else wants a night-vision camera to watch the animals that wander around while we’re asleep?
Why yes, I am very interested in making a potato chip tower for New Year’s Eve. Looks festive! And delicious.
And for those looking to read a bit of historical (non) fiction, Mince Pies were once very popular in these parts.
COOK
I could hardly pick just one, so here’s a roundup of excellent breakfast ideas for Christmas morning (or any morning, truly).
This may be the year I finally bake checkerboard cookies. How fancy!
Any day now I am going to begin baking shortbread cookies again…
A Bad Santa White Russian is exactly my type of holiday-season (ideally for dessert) cocktail.
This Winter Greens Salad looks incredibly easy to make and would pair nicely with that potato chip tower above.
Suddenly craving pizza, I’d like this one with spinach, artichokes, and lemon.
WATCH
When (or if) you have time on your hands, I’d suggest watching…
And Just Like That… The “next chapter” of the beloved SATC series has finally begun and I have a lot of mixed emotions. Watch it for yourself and let me know what you think of the first two episodes. (HBO)
The Shrink Next Door - I think we’re finally nearing the end of this one and my goodness I hope Marty finally realizes how badly he’s being treated. (Apple TV+)
Sex Lives of College Girls - The full first season is available and it just got renewed for a second. Watch this show! It’s so well done, well-written, and is far more watchable than the title suggests. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire season and am so glad a second will be made. (HBO)
SHOP
The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide is available to help with all of your shopping needs this season. Featuring my favorite cookbooks, gluten free products, home decor, clothing, skincare, charities, and much more, this year’s Guide is sure to help finish the task of finding something great to give everyone on your list. Click here to read!
I’ll be back next week with even more gift ideas that go beyond the options in the Guide. :)
Happy holidays!
Mollie
Penne with kale, white beans, tomato, and Andouille sausage. So good! Perfect winter meal.