Digging our brand new streetcars that just opened their doors last week in KC. There’s a stop right outside my building, and the energy with everyone milling around outside all day long has been so fun.
Making this salad multiple times a week lately. 5 ingredients, 5 minutes to prep, and it always feels like such a fresh treat.
Trying to decide what show to begin next after watching the series finales (back-to-back on the same night, no less ?) of The Good Wife and Downton Abbey last week. Any good suggestions?
Loving this beautiful necklace (affiliate link) that a dear friend gave me last month from Madewell. (And good news if you like it too — it’s on sale now!)
Thinking a lot about this article over the past few weeks. Probably the most fascinating editorial I’ve read so far about the rise of Trump. (It’s a long read, but totally worth it.)
Ordering delivery from some of my favorite restaurants thanks to this service. So easy and convenient!!! (If you have it in your city, feel free to use the code “fprts” for a $10 delivery credit!)
Catching up on every back-episode of this political podcast. Ezra asks the best questions, and I love the conversational vibe of the longer-form interviews. Also, this may be the most inspiring interview of a politician I’ve ever heard. (So refreshing!)
Jumping onto the “golden milk” (turmeric tea) bandwagon, and feeling oh-so-trendy (even if I’m a few years late to the craze). Have you tried it?
Working on creating a mega guide of recommendations for where to eat in Kansas City. Any of you locals, feel free to chime in with your favorite suggestions!
Getting so excited about my upcoming trip to Austin to attend the 10-year-reunion of Friday Night Lights. With the cast! At a pep rally! On a football field! On Friday night! CAN’T LOSE. ♥ (And bonus? Just found out that there’s also going to be a West Wing panel with Aaron Sorkin and some of the cast that weekend too. Just gets better and better!)
So jealous of you going to the FNL pep rally. Hug Riggins for me!
Where are you getting golden milk in KC? Cafe Gratitude?
I’ve been making it myself, actually. I may post a recipe for it soon! :)
Hi Ali! I have a show recommendation for you – Cuckoo – it’s a bit wacky but very funny! It’s a BBC half hour sitcom that I binge watched on Netflix. Enjoy!
Henry is SO adorable on that photo!! :-D
With Boyfriend we are also looking for some new shows to watch, especially some funny short sitcoms, those are great on busy weeknights to chill after dinner, so looking forward to the suggestions!
I am equal parts jealous of and excited for you to get to see the FNL reunion! I was a huge fan of the West Wing too, so please take lots of pics!
I’m also mourning the end of The Good Wife and Downton Abbey. I’m still hanging in there with Grey’s Anatomy. If you haven’t seen the Newsroom, I highly recommend. I’m looking for a great show to watch as well.
Hi Ali! Regular reader, BIG fan of your recipes, and fellow KC resident (Waldo!) here, but first time commenter. Summit Grill here in Waldo has become my boyfriend and I’s favorite brunch spot, we’re there every weekend if we can be! Partly because they have $9 bottomless mimosas and we can walk there, but mostly because I’ve never had a dish there I didn’t love. Great food, great service and MIMOSAS. It’s a must try :)
All the restaurants mentioned plus: Vietnam Cafe (their pho and ginger chicken is amazing), Bluestem, Rye, and my personal favorite Justus Drugstore.
On the rise of Trump – where to begin?! This was the second article referencing the Weimar Republic of the Nazi’s, and it highlights several times how easily we discard logic and reason when it comes to politics. Too bad the article didn’t mention how the Koch brothers 100% funded the uprising of the tea party. I hear so many people, especially men, say that they hate Trump but don’t like Hillary and don’t trust her. But when in our history have we ever said of an already elected official “oh yah, I trust him”?? Emphasis on the “him” part. As women, I’m sure we’re all thinking that this election is that much harder for ol’ Hill just because she has a uterus. It just alarms me, though, that in the face of the most undiplomatic, unpolitical, hateable Scrooge McDuck there are so many ppl who completely reject a career politician with diplomatic and legislative heavyweight titles, not to mention, previous experience in the White House. It’s like someone saying “yah, that roofer has the right tools and experience, but I’m gonna have my knee surgeon install my roof cuz he hates the same stuff I hate.” The very nature of the job of a politician – that being to enact legislation to promote the economy and security of the nation – requires someone who finds compromises in order to yield bipartisan leadership and cohesion of the republic. Obstructionists and roughnecks need not apply. Though it does improve SNL skits.
If you like Aaron Sorkin and haven’t done Newsroom yet, it’s time! We just started watching Orphan Black and it had me from the first episode. ;-) Otherwise, House of Cards is a fave of mine. Enjoy!
I also read that article from New York Mag…incredibly well written, and sobering. I’ll have to tune into that podcast! Thanks for the recommendation!