9 Favourite Issues. – Half Baked Harvest

April 15, 2024

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I’m again house after a fast two-night journey to LA, and tomorrow I’m off once more! Journey is each exhausting and thrilling, nevertheless it’s extra thrilling than anything, and I’m actually having fun with my time away. It makes you admire being house that rather more!

I wasn’t overly excited to go to LA. Not as a result of I wasn’t enthusiastic about the whole lot I had on the schedule, however extra as a result of I’ve a lot I have to be doing right here and checking off my to-do checklist. But it surely was such a terrific LA journey, one among my favorites really.

I flew into LA on Tuesday night and stayed at The Fairmont Resort in Santa Monica. I don’t often keep in Santa Monica, however we launched our month-long collaboration menu with Fig Restaurant contained in the lodge! It was completely stunning, and in the event you’re within the LA space and have by no means been, I extremely suggest it. The lodge (and restaurant) have a lot historical past, the decor is so fairly, and naturally the meals is scrumptious.

The menu launch went over so effectively. We shared my marinated tomato and burrata salad, pasta alla vodka, spicy roasted pink pepper pizza, and for dessert, my mother’s favourite chocolate chip banana ricotta pancakes. It was all so recent and superbly introduced. When you’re in LA or visiting, the menu will likely be served till Might tenth, so only one month! It’s also possible to learn just a little extra about our collaboration right here.

After the launch dinner, I headed to West Hollywood for a photograph shoot the next morning. I used to be in a position to shoot with among the best groups and in probably the most gorgeous location. I couldn’t have requested for a greater shoot, and I actually had a lot enjoyable. The time flew by, and earlier than I knew it, I used to be again in an Uber, heading to fulfill Benny (Blanco). We had a fast catch-up earlier than I used to be off once more to LAX.

Benny and I’ll host an occasion to launch his cookbook, Open Extensive: A Cookbook for Buddies. The occasion is in New York on Might 2nd, and we’ll be joined by The Pasta Queen (so enjoyable!). Benny and I made a decision to movie just a little video to assist promote the occasion. It’s going to be a variety of enjoyable; you’ll be able to seize tickets right here!

I then headed off to the airport with my buddy Kristen (Kilpatrick). We stated our goodbyes (not my favourite), and earlier than I may blink, I used to be off. I fell asleep the second we took off and earlier than I knew it I used to be again in Colorado.

I’m spending in the present day within the kitchen, then packing, then I’m off once more within the morning!

I’ve been speaking to my household A LOT all through our month a component. They liked their time in San Miguel de Allende. So glad that they had enjoyable!

Okay, that’s my replace for in the present day. On to what’s been attention-grabbing to me this week!

1. Issues i’m loving, wanting, and excited to strive.

loving one thing enjoyable…Quiz: Which Intercourse and the Metropolis Character Are You? I acquired Samantha, however I’m fairly certain I’m NOT Samantha. Oh effectively. Who did you get?

wanting…these comfy-looking airbrush leggings from Alo. Aso, these new Frye using boots – loving the banana colour. Right here they’re in mild brown too.

the whole lot in my cart (low)…I not too long ago re-discovered Aritzia fundamentals. I’d forgotten how good they’re. In my cart, the linen pant (loving the sunshine colours for spring/summer season). And it is a nice off-shoulder longsleeve tee. That is the right seamless crewneck quick sleeve tee shirt (and the longsleeve is equally nice). After which a fairly off-the-shoulder sweater for cold days and nights.

Ordering this cute FRÉJA New York Caroline bag in black.

And lastly, this Free Individuals lounge set. Nice for journey or working from house.

listening to…Mandy Moore: Unfiltered Reflections on Fame, Love and Resilience.

dreaming of going to…the Grand Resort Tremezzo in Lake Como, Italy. Nicely, this simply appears to be like like probably the most luxurious, gorgeous spring/summer season location. I really feel like it is a very “Pinterest” worthy Italy trip. What a dream and so stunning!

loving…this Glass + Iron Cylinder Vase I ordered. It simply got here and it’s so fairly. Additionally, I order these Recycled Glass Bottle Vases in each the spherical and slender. I’m ready for these to reach!

purchasing…outside furnishings. All of the spring/summer season collections are launching!

And I like Vigo Teak assortment from Restoration {Hardware}.

the whole lot in my cart (magnificence)…these Dieux Eternally Eye Masks Reusable 100% Silicone Patches are part of the Sephora sale. Simply ordered them and I can’t wait to lastly strive them.

watching…Kendall Jenner Breaks Down Her “Spring French Lady Make-up Look”. I like the Vogue magnificence movies and Kendall’s is cute! Additionally, rewatching Harry Potter for the millionth time. It’s simply one of the best. And nonetheless making my means by way of Nashville. I can’t say I like it, however I undoubtedly don’t hate it. Okay, and final up, in the event you’re a Zendaya follower, this video is cute, Zendaya Sticks By Her Most Memed Outfit: “I Would Put on It Once more”.

query…what motion pictures do you all the time rewatch? As said above, mine is Harry Potter.

ordering…Kion espresso. I’ve been wanting to do that for the longest time.

the whole lot in my cart (excessive)…obsessive about the brand new Givenchy Massive Voyou Bag. I might get the suede, both in brown or black, nevertheless it additionally is available in leather-based.

following…Katie Miller. Katie labored on our shoot this week in LA. She is wonderful, so candy, and her Instagram is stuffed with fairly meals.

purchasing…new socks. I like a comfortable pair for mattress. I’m eying these Stems cotton and cashmere mix socks or wool and cashmere mix socks.

2. A number of of my Favourite April Recipes.

20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos with Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce

Strawberry Hibiscus Ginger Margarita

Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuit

3. Spring desk necessities.

4. What’s the Finest Recommendation/Most Inspiring Quote?

Somebody not too long ago stated to me, “No, nobody who’s speaking negatively in the direction of you’ll ever have as a lot occurring as you do.”

I attempt to keep in mind what my mother and father taught me: Work tougher than everybody else, be form, and deal with others the way in which you’d need to be handled.

They’ll discuss all of the gossip they need, however they’ll be those embarrassing themselves by gossiping. And that’s simply the reality.

It’s not the negativity a lot as the way you react to it.

I all the time hold their phrases behind my head. My mother and father actually ingrained these ideologies into me at a younger age, particularly the Golden Rule.

What’s your finest recommendation or a quote you’re keen on?

Or perhaps it’s an inspiring podcast?