It’s a proper summer Friday here as I head off on a family vacation this week!
EATING
One thing I can promise I’ll make while we’re away is the How Sweet Eats House Salad — it’s a tradition. I’m also planning peach panzanella, crispy fish tostadas and plenty of cheeseboards inspired by The Pretty Dish. And yes, I fully intend to make s’mores French toast at some point.
SIPPING
I’m returning to my list of top rosés this week since I hope to spend the next several days sipping rosé on a dock, a boat or the beach. Now that we’re deep into summer, do you have a new favorite rosé?
SNACKING
I shared road-trip snacks a few weeks ago, but for this trip I’m obsessed with homemade peanut butter cups — or cashew butter cups. I can’t stop thinking about them. Also: they’re messy, which is the last thing I want to hand back to a three-year-old in the car.
TRAVELING
I’m so excited to go to my favorite place for a real vacation. It’s felt like I’ve been away a lot with the book tour, but traveling with kids while working was exhausting. I’m thrilled to take a legitimate break and spend uninterrupted time with family. I’ve scheduled posts and content to publish while I’m gone, so there will still be plenty of deliciousness coming next week. I worked hard last week to get everything ready and kept reminding myself, “It will be so worth it come Friday.” It was.
ADVENTURING
We’re officially on vacation but bummed to miss Picklesburgh this year. We’ve gone every year and it’s always a blast (and very hot). If you go, try the chicken sandwich at Coop de Ville if it’s available.
READING
My reading slipped this week — I barely had time — so I’m still partway through All We Ever Wanted. I’ll grab a few more titles from my summer reading list for the trip. What have you been reading lately?
LAUGHING
If you follow my beauty favorites, you know how much I like Drunk Elephant products. I came across a review that had me laughing — it’s mostly spot on about the products I use and love.
ENTERTAINING
This week we celebrated our first birthday over at Sweet Peas Meals! We have a lot of fun plans ahead, and in the meantime you can access our summer essentials entertaining guide for party ideas and tips.
LISTENING
Today’s playlist is all about the beach bonfire — I’ll have it on repeat while we enjoy s’mores and salty air.
SHOPPING
The Nordstrom sale is live for everyone, and I updated my favorites along with notes on what I bought and what I didn’t care for. Lately I’ve been living in a comfortable summer dress that’s become a go-to for warm days.
INSPIRING
I found a quote in my phone notes that resonated: “What you choose to focus on becomes your reality.” It’s a simple reminder I’m trying to live by right now.
No joke — I fully intend to have all the s’mores.