9 Favourite Issues. – Half Baked Harvest

April 14, 2024

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Nine Favorite Things

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

I wasn’t overly excited to go to LA. Not as a result of I wasn’t enthusiastic about every part 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 listing. Nevertheless it was such an important LA journey, one in every of my favorites really.

I flew into LA on Tuesday night and stayed at The Fairmont Lodge 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 resort! It was completely stunning, and when you’re within the LA space and have by no means been, I extremely advocate it. The resort (and restaurant) have a lot historical past, the decor is so fairly, and naturally the meals is scrumptious.

The menu launch went over so properly. 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 contemporary and superbly offered. In case you’re in LA or visiting, the menu might be served till Could tenth, so only one month! You may as well 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 probably the greatest groups and in essentially the most beautiful 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 satisfy 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 Vast: A Cookbook for Mates. The occasion is in New York on Could 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 number of enjoyable; you may seize tickets right here!

I then headed off to the airport with my buddy Kristen (Kilpatrick). We mentioned our goodbyes (not my favourite), and earlier than I might 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 at present 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 blissful they’d enjoyable!

Okay, that’s my replace for at present. 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 properly. Who did you get?

Nine Favorite Things

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

every part in my cart (low)…I lately re-discovered Aritzia fundamentals. I’d forgotten how good they’re. In my cart, the linen pant (loving the sunshine colours for spring/summer time). And it is a nice off-shoulder longsleeve tee. That is the proper seamless crewneck brief sleeve tee shirt (and the longsleeve is equally nice). After which a reasonably 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 dwelling.

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

dreaming of going to…the Grand Lodge Tremezzo in Lake Como, Italy. Nicely, this simply seems to be like essentially the most luxurious, beautiful spring/summer time 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!

procuring…outside furnishings. All of the spring/summer time collections are launching!

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

every part in my cart (magnificence)…these Dieux Ceaselessly 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 Woman Make-up Look”. I really like the Vogue magnificence movies and Kendall’s is cute! Additionally, rewatching Harry Potter for the millionth time. It’s simply the very best. And nonetheless making my method by way of Nashville. I can’t say I adore it, however I positively don’t hate it. Okay, and final up, when 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 at all times rewatch? As acknowledged above, mine is Harry Potter.

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

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

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

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

2. A couple of of my Favourite April Recipes.

20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls | halfbakedharvest.com

20 Minute Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls | halfbakdharvest.com

Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos with Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce | halfbakedharvest.com

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos with Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce

Strawberry Hibiscus Ginger Margarita | halfbakedharvest.com #cocktail #margarita #tequila #drinks

Strawberry Hibiscus Ginger Margarita

Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuits | halfbakedharvest.com

Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuit

3. Spring desk necessities.

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

Somebody lately mentioned to me, “No, nobody who’s speaking negatively in direction of you’ll ever have as a lot occurring as you do.”

I attempt to bear in mind what my dad and mom taught me: Work more durable than everybody else, be variety, and deal with others the best way you’d wish to be handled.

They will 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 at all times hold their phrases at the back of my head. My dad and mom actually ingrained these ideologies into me at a younger age, particularly the Golden Rule.

What’s your finest recommendation or a quote you like?

Or possibly it’s an inspiring podcast?