If I can’t get to Tulum anytime soon, at least I can make Hartwood [1]‘s skirt steak [2] with roasted plantains. (You can just tell from the photo that it’s going to be easy, right?)
The Knork [3] reminds me: it’s a fine line between ridiculous and genius.
Rebecca Lee should be more famous than Pharrell. (No offense to Pharrell.) Last week, I heard her read the title story from her short story collection Bobcat [4] (all about a dinner party) and laughed my head off.
Adam Lanza’s father talks to Andrew Solomon [5].
Food Nerds Unite! Last week, I reviewed a novel [6] for the Times.
I love Sara’s “pseudo mac and cheese situation [7]” here.
On Wednesday, we screened the first two episodes of Eyes on the Prize [8] — do you remember that epic 14-part series on the Civil Rights movement? The girls were as riveted as we were when we watched it back in the 80s. (Best for kids 10 and older — and even then, keep your hand on the remote, there are a few disturbing moments.)
My ten-year-old’s idea of the perfect birthday gift for her dad [9].
I only found out about this yesterday (thanks Momfilter [10]!) but I’m already obsessed with Artifact Uprising [11], the app that lets you turn your iphone photos into beautiful little albums in minutes.
Our friends are coming over for dinner tomorrow and one of them, Jim, requested Milk-braised Pork [12] for the main. How much do I love a guest who does the think-work for me?
From Andy:
This [13], because any new Truckers album is a reason to rejoice.
This [14], because it’s one of the best, most heartbreaking magazine stories ever written, and because it has extra poignancy this week, given recent events.
This [15], because we are unrepentant Pixar fans in this house, and Creativity Inc — by the founder of the company, aka hero to our children — takes you inside to tell you how they do what they do.
This [16], because it sounds absurdly good and, more important, practically fits into your pocket, allowing you to cook or entertain while SHREDDING HEAVILY, no matter where you are.
This [17], because Abby has decided white cleats are back, and I respect that.
This [18], because because.
Have a great weekend.
Photo credit: Adriana Zehbrauskas [19] for The New York Times.