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The first week back from vacation is always the worst, isn’t it? I tried to make the return easier by baking a peach pie (you may have seen it on Snapchat) with organic peaches — which were outrageously expensive — and the result was just… so-so. It didn’t make the cut. You can bet it will end up in my year-end list of recipe disasters. Also, baking with a toddler who’s constantly on the move should probably be illegal. Max’s non-stop energy has turned pie-making into an intense workout.
Plans for the weekend? I’m thinking brunch, thin-crust pizza on the grill, and a giant ice cream cone. After a week away, that feels more than justified.
P.S. If you’re local, don’t forget to sign up for my August 20 cooking class. Whoop whoop!
Here are some internet finds I loved this week:
How is this even real life? Cotton candy affogato — yes, really.
Rainbow unicorn tie-dye s’mores made my brain explode with joy.
If you want to make pizza dreams come true, this homemade Margherita recipe is a must-try.
I’m a sucker for cute phone wallpapers — have you seen these downloadable designs? The donut ones are irresistible.
Please let cantaloupe Caprese be a permanent thing. Forever.
If anyone can get a chocolate chunk peanut butter soft-serve into my kitchen without me lifting a finger, I’ll be grateful forever.
I’ve been a bit obsessed with popsicles this summer, and these fig and ricotta cheesecake pops are absolutely worth making.
This is exactly how I plan to plant lettuce next year — smart, space-saving ideas for a small garden.
What I wouldn’t give for a whole vat of smoky blue cheese dressing all to myself.
Two words that sell themselves: smoky sweet corn hummus. Also, tostadas. Yes, please.
Because it’s summer and everything goes: croissant hot dogs wrapped in crispy bacon. I’m sorry, but also yes.