Flavor Buffet: 5/7/2021
Hello, and welcome to Friday. What a week. I’m so grateful for the sunshine, the birds chirping, and family.
My grandfather loved many things, including a plethora of my favorite foods, which means today’s Buffet (he liked those too) is dedicated to him. He was simply the best.
Also, Mother’s Day is on Sunday. Please take a moment to appreciate the mom(s) in your life. They are all fabulous and deserve recognition every day of the year.
Let’s get to the Buffet, shall we?
Read
If I’ve learned anything from this week’s events, it’s to live life to the fullest, whatever that means to you. This is a great roundup of people doing just that.
Let’s hear it for the do-it-yourself brunch - at home!
My grandfather would have gotten a kick out of this deli inside Nordstrom. Of course, it’s just selling clothes, not sandwiches. Rats!
Did you know he was a big Lady Gaga fan? His music taste was varied and vibrant!
Raising my hand for this one reviewing the best skincare routine for those of us in our 30s.
Even more praise for To Asia, With Love, one of my favorite new cookbooks of the season.
Cook
Who doesn’t crave Ultimate Garlic Shrimp Scampi?
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs is one of the best comfort meals out there.
I am curious about these rosemary chicken and avocado bacon pitas with honey feta sauce.
I think my grandfather would have loved pigs-in-a-blanket with sauerkraut and mustard.
He absolutely loved lasagna. I wonder if we should try this recipe…
One of my earliest food-related memories with my grandfather is sitting on his lap at a local Chinese food restaurant sharing a large plate of pork fried rice. I think it’s time to make it at home.
Dine
We will be fully vaccinated in a couple quick weeks! Here are the top-of-mind spots (we’ve been to all multiple times) to visit ASAP.
Shop
Can’t get these sneakers out of my mind. Love that hint of sparkle!
Tempted by these Agolde jeans time and again. I should just order them. Although my grandfather never understood why I bought pre-distressed denim. :)
I’d like to add this Havana candle to my collection.
Summer style is on my mind and I love the new Saint James x Jenni Kayne collaboration.
One sunny day and I’m saving too many photos of outdoor dining dish sets. ;)
Everyone deserves a sweet treat: I’m heading to Crave Bakery this weekend for their amazing GF cupcakes.
Enjoy!