Friday Reading & Eating

What I’m reading and eating this week:

Wanna save Democracy? Read a novel.

My kind of dinner: Crispy Rice with Shrimp, Bacon, and Corn.

The Unbearable Sameness of Cities.

Did you know that everyone has a cheese that matches their personality?

Read of the week: The Education of Bill Oliver. This is amazing.

Is anyone else addicted to Weelicious’s Smoothie Project?

After my vacation in Italy, I think I need Jamie’s latest.

How sharing a Hawaiian pizza in Beijing became a treasured family tradition.

Like everyone else it seems, I went down a serious Serena Williams rabbit hole this week, which led me to this amazing video of her and Venus at ages 7 and 8.

On the dinner line-up this week: Big Fat Greek Tacos which my friend Robin said were a huge hit in her house.

And for dessert: Raspberry Ricotta Cake.

Surviving and thriving in middle school hell? Three new novels say it’s possible.

I can’t stop thinking about this tweet.

Archive Dive! A few ideas for Labor Day eats: Chicken or Turkey Yakotori; Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado “Butter”; Summer Salad inspiration; Grilled Short Ribs with Scallions; Vietnamese Tofu Salad; Chocolate Chess Pie; Classic Blueberry Crisp.

Enjoy the long weekend everyone!

Photo: A custom-popsicle shop in Taormina, Sicily. My Italy round-up is coming soon, I promise. (It’s a lot.)