As most of you know we are both Emergency Physicians. And right now we’re a little preoccupied with this crazy little virus called COVID-19 (Coronovirus ). It’s time to hunker down in your house and cook all of those great foods you’d been wanting to make! But things are changing rapidly and many people have asked how to help.
It’s Friday and I am HERE for it. It’s been a long week around here and I’m ready for some good food, great weather (60 in Minneapolis!!), and lots of time outside. I’m sure I’ll find myself in the kitchen at some point, of course. Today I’m sharing a few things I’ve been loving lately – from interesting articles, things we all need to know, and some fun stuff for living. Happy Friday, y’all!
Wednesday was the start of Lent, where many people often choose something to “give up” for the 40 days leading up to Easter. I loved this idea of 40 days of giving instead.
I’ve long been fascinated with mountaineering (I blame Jon Krakauer and his 1997 book Into Thin Air) and this article is fascinating.
How UltraMarathoners Are Pushing The Human Body Beyond All Limits. These athletes are just amazing.
I read this article simply because of the title and it’s delightful: My Ex-Boyfriend’s New Girlfriend is Lady Gaga.
It’s hard to ignore the biggest story in the news right now: COVID-19. As mamas and doctors, we are in the thick of it all. Here’s a great, deep dive from earlier this week with what you need to know about the coronavirus. Spoiler: Wash your hands. Don’t hoard masks. Don’t panic.
I’m not much of a makeup girl but I do love skin care products. I’ve long been a big fan of Beauty Counter’s cleansing balm, but I’ve heard great things about this balm. It’s got clean ingredients and the price can’t be beat. Anyone tried it?
Are you a podcast fan? This episode of the Tim Ferris show featuring legendary card magician Richard Turner is absolutely fascinating. And when you’re done, check out this documentary for more of the magic.
I’m LOVING the return of the midi skirt this spring. They are so fun! Dress them up with a sweater or down with a knotted tee and sneakers. I picked up a cute one at a little shop in Napa that I can’t wait to wear all spring. I’m also eyeing this little number.
I’ve got a few days off from work and I’m ready to get into the kitchen and try a few new things. Here’s what I’m hoping to make:
Peanut Noodles with Roasted Broccoli!
Cheddar Scallion English Muffin Bread
Pineapple Upside Down Cornmeal Cake
Well friends, that’s it for this week. I’m off to brave Costco. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful weekend. We will be back on Tuesday with another new recipe. Until then…
I know I already told you about the amazing Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference that I was lucky enough to attend in Napa, California, but how did we spend our time off? We definitely made the most of it- Napa Style!
For today’s Friday Five I thought I would take a little walk down memory lane. With Two Spoons turned FOUR last week and it is amazing how far we have come. From questionable photography and no one to see it anyways, to sponsorships and 34,000 Facebook followers, we’re so proud of our little slice of the internet! Follow along (and if you aren’t following on Instagram, Stories is where the everyday magic happens!) or subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
Christmas morning, to me, is all about hygge. If you aren’t familiar, hygge is a term used in both the Norwegian and Danish languages that roughly translates to a feeling of coziness or comfort. A good cup of coffee, warm pajamas, and relaxing by the fireplace with family is my idea of a perfectly hyggelig Christmas morning. One thing that helps keep Christmas morning relaxed in our home is having a plan for a simple but comforting breakfast. For today’s Friday Five, I’m sharing Simple Christmas Breakfast Ideas that will hopefully help you to have a more relaxing holiday morning.
This post is actually going to be a combination of what I’ve learned but even more than that I’m asking for your suggestions! As many of you know, I used to be a Diet Coke addict (drinking up to 12 cans per day). When I quit almost 2 years ago (cold turkey-yay!) I needed to switch up my drink game because although I’m growing to love water, it’s not always enough. Shortly after leaving the Diet Coke behind, I did what I probably should have done when knee deep in residency all those years ago- I took up coffee! Join us for this Friday Five’s Coffee Talk-all about cold brew coffee.
Thanksgiving day has come and gone and, if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent some time standing in front of the refrigerator trying to figure out just what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers. Well, don’t fret: We’ve dedicated this Friday Five to the recipes we love for making use of leftovers.
Thanksgiving is upon us and I have to admit, this is my absolutely FAVORITE holiday! A full day committed to giving thanks, good food, and family gets my vote any day of the week. The entire month of November always makes me stop and think about all of those things in my life that I have to be grateful for. So here are my thoughts on gratitude this year and all of the things that I will give thanks for!
I’ve been doing a lot of waxing poetic recently. Maybe it’s the recent college visits for my daughter, maybe it’s being in my mid forties, maybe it’s the impending winter (sigh.). Maybe it’s that since Daylight Savings Time last weekend, it gets dark by 5pm (ugh!). Whatever it is, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about what brings me comfort and how to find it. So let’s talk about finding comfort. Maybe these can help you too!
It seems only yesterday we were welcoming fall. School was starting, leaves were turning, and the PSL was everywhere again. With Halloween now done, it sometimes feels like we are about to get on the fast track to the holidays. Personally, I’m in no rush. November is Here and I’m all for it. This week’s Friday Five is filled with some fun reads, good recipes, and a few home and style things I’m loving lately. Happy Friday, y’all!
