Here we are in February: it certainly feels like the initially unstructured expanse of January has started to settle in to the routine that the rest of the spring will follow.
I’m still making my way through posting the photos from Iceland (many are here). The one above is a snapshot from our hotel in Reykjavik, drinking coffee from the exquisite pottery from the shop just below our rooms.
It’s been fun to think back on that vacation and the down time of the month overall, but I’m recharged and looking forward to all that’s coming up on the semester ahead.
Here’s what I’ve been reading and cooking this week:
What I’ve Been Reading This Week:
My sister Claire had a bunch of good recommendations for some products she’s been liking. I came home and immediately bought this.
Also: not Seeing the Results From Your Skincare?
New findings about how stress causes gray hair.
This is important and something I see every day (and not in a good way): nutrition lessons in the classroom reinforce negative patterns.
I usually follow Food52’s annual cookbook competition this time of year: what’s happening with the Piglet?
A food writer talks about her orthorexia and disordered eating.
Fascinating and kinda creepy: scientists recreate sound of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy.
I agree with most of these points — the most important thing the Apple Watch does for me is lets me put down my phone (and keep it down) in those evening hours with my family: How the Apple Watch Changed My Parenting
What to do about the mental health crisis in Gen Z.
What I’ve Been Cooking This Week:
Sunday: One of David’s favorite meals — kielbasa, sauerkraut, and mashed potatoes
Monday: lemony sausage + broccoli pasta (similar to this but with regular broccoli and lots of lemon).
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday:
Thursday: Pan-seared salmon with green beans and roasted potatoes
Friday: Tuscan beef stew over egg noodles and roasted carrots
Saturday: Leftovers
