Hello! Happy Friday and happy holidays!

We’re back this week with an all-new roundup after our Thanksgiving break and the release this week of the brand-new 2021 Holiday Gift Guide (linked below). I hope you’re all feeling the holiday glow these days because the rush of the season is also mixed with feelings of goodness (I hope) after what’s been an arduous year (two years, really).

No, the pandemic isn’t over, and yes, I ordered more masks this week, but I definitely have a long-term vision of hope. The holidays come with an overflow of emotions, but right now I generally feel very positive and am excited for the season (and the new year that’s soon to arrive). So with that, let’s get to the Buffet! I hope you have a good one.

READ

It’s important to be aware of the latest COVID news. Get your booster!

A list of the best flat irons - the cordless Dyson one that I use (and have on my gift guide) is included!

Gifts for the Home Cook includes several items I’ve been perusing recently as well.

Snacks is my favorite category of food. Holiday Appetizer is a more formal title, but either one works. ;)

Should I make boxes of holiday cookies this year? They look so festive!

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this timeline of living in NYC for 20 years. I’d love to create something like for the last 20 years of my life (spoiler: I moved a lot).

The White House holiday decor is up and it looks elegant, appropriately festive, and joyful. I love the light-made snowflakes on the ceiling.

COOK

Shrimp and Crispy Rice with Citrus - all ingredients in this dish are very appealing. Saving for a weeknight soon.

Chex Holiday Mix - I’d love to adapt this recipe slightly to be GF because it looks delicious and perfect for snacking while watching the shows below.

Butter-based Pork Chops - sounds like a holiday meal to me!

Sheet Pan Alla Vodka Pizza - we haven’t done a pizza night in a while and I think it’s time to change that!

Crispy Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos - definitely making these for our next meatless weeknight meal. Yum!

Latke Waffles - Chanukah has been happening this week (the 8th night is on Sunday) and I think it’s about time we make something that sounds this awesome. I love latkes. And waffles. Let’s combine them!

WATCH

Here’s what we’re watching these days…

The Shrink Next Door - it just keeps getting more intense and we feel so bad for the main character, but I need to see how it ends. Available on Apple TV+.

Sex Lives of College Girls - Mindy Kaling’s new HBO show is highly entertaining: very funny, very smart, and very good. Watch it!

Curb Your Enthusiasm - it’s a vacation for one’s mind and I truly enjoy zoning out and watching this silliness. Many laugh-out-loud moments, too. Find all seasons streaming on HBO.

SHOP

This week I’m featuring the brand-new 2021 Holiday Gift Guide! Featuring plenty of gift ideas for everyone, I have curated a very specific, somewhat lengthy, and very organized Guide to help your gift-giving plans. Check it out here and get gifting!

Have a great weekend and happy holidays!

Mollie