Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.

Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.

brought to you by Pesach tzimmes and Thanksgiving maple griddled squash

this was the best possible response

I always bring reusable straws because basically everywhere on grounds uses paper straws, which are, frankly, the worst. I like these because they come with little carrying cases a.co/d/7wd450v

This is so very real, and being queer makes it even harder. “I’m not hitting on you pls I just want clothing recommendations”

I hate this for the food bloggers. I don’t think many of us imagined THIS was what “AI will kill jobs” meant

SALT FAT ACID HEAT is a great resource for figuring out how to experiment if it doesn’t come naturally to you (like me)

Thanksgiving this year will feature
Alton Brown’s turkey,
our best approximation of my late MiL’s dressing,
rosemary and parm roasted sweet potatoes I discovered ten year’s ago,
my mom’s green beans,
Sean Sherman (The Sioux Chef)’s maple griddled squash

I too love snuggly animals but in my experience they are NOT conducive to work. they are far too snuggly 😩