I’m looking forward to spending time with friends this weekend. We are making our annual (sometimes semiannual) trip to explore local nurseries and eat ice cream. Hot fudge sundaes, plants and good company — no wonder we look forward to this outing. The next day I am walking around Fresh Pond with a friend. It will be great to see her and to be outside.
I hope that your weekend includes something sweet.
- Exploring contradictions in I’m Happy to Fix Your Problems, Just Don’t Ask Me About Mine.
- Alden Jones struggles with how to explain gun violence (and our current government choices about guns) to her son in her thoughtful article My Son Likes Guns.
- Times are changing. Miss America ends the swimsuit competition.
- Take a look at what the celebrities are wearing in The Cut’s The Best-est Party Looks of the Week.
I really like Katie Holmes’s dress. While Sarah Mulindwa’s handbag is original, I love her pants! - I need to make this Roasted Carrots with Burrata and Salsa Rustica as soon as I pick up some burrata at the Farmers’ Market.
- Speaking of the Farmers’ Market, here’s a good article about making the most of your Farmers Market trips.
I enjoyed this comment by Carla Lalli Music, Food Director at Bon Appétit, “In peak growing seasons, I like to walk the market once without buying anything, but tasting along the way, and then double back to make purchases. It’s like doing a clean read before editing.” - While I’m on the subject of recipes, I think that you will love this Rhubarb Upside Down Cake.
- Last weekend we had some hot weather, which meant that it was time to make these refreshing drinks: Rosé-Aperol Spritz. They were soooo good!
- Goodness: Not your average commute to a high school graduation ceremony.
About the photo: Magnolia blossoms burst open against a brilliant blue sky on a perfect day in my neighborhood.