We’ve had our first few chilly autumn days here in Boston, and it definitely feels like fall is coming. There are a few students on campus who come from warmer weather who already broke out their coats and jackets (though that says more about their winter-weather learning curve than the cooler temps we’re actually getting).
It certainly has felt like a week of transitions, weather-wise and school-wise. I’ve been tinkering with what I’ve been prepping and planning based on schedules and pick up times. It’s been different every day of the week and even week by week, but I hope I’m finding my stride. I’ve begun experimenting a bit with overnight oatmeal recipes as a way to have enjoyable, sustaining snack options for the early part of the day.
Here’s what I’ve been eating and reading this week:
What I’m Reading this Week
Elizabeth Gilbert’s 10-step writing guide.
I thought this was beautiful: “Here’s What We Know“
Also, Joy has an upcoming baking tutorial via the Washington Post (sign up via e-mail, no payment needed)
Jonathan Franzen wrote a piece in the New Yorker about climate change, and it’s exactly as bad as you’d expect. The reactions & responses are better: 4 corrections for climate cowards and the problem with climate deadlines
What I’m Cooking this Week
Weekly Menu Plan (in case you need ideas or inspiration):
Sunday: Potato, red bell pepper, and broccoli quiche
Monday: Cauliflower curry (from the Husbands That Cook cookbook)
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Pesto pasta (using Trader Joe’s kale & broccoli pesto… which I would not recommend over a traditional basil pesto) and white beans
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Ordered pizza (we finally found a favorite neighborhood pizza place! After 5 years of living here!)
Saturday: Crock pot pork shoulder ramen
I only ever use the crock pot on weekends or days when I’m home the majority of the time. Leaving the house for work or school with a heat source on at home makes me nervous. Am I the only one who feels this way?
