Happy Donut Day! Or is it doughnut day? Either way, I’m going to be bringing out this two-ingredient recipe! There is a high number of questionable holidays floating around these days, but I’m happy to keep skepticism at bay for this one. Actually, there is a real history behind the holiday which has its origins in 1938, when the Chicago chapter of the Salvation Army came up with it as a morale booster and fund-raiser for the war effort.
Any fun plans this weekend? We’re actually headed up to Tahoe, so I’ll be taking this list of tips with me. Hello, summer!
If you’re in a reading mood, here are some links of note…
One of the best things about summer around here is the impromptu happy hour gathering—letting the afternoon roll into evening with friends, as it finally cools down and the light glows golden. With the days lasting longer, and the pool warming up, there’s nothing better.
Easily, one of the simplest (and most delicious) things to have at the ready are the makings of a good charcuterie platter. They have such a romance to them, and look like they took far more effort than required—especially if you know what to pick up on a last-minute run to the market.
I asked the salumieri, the salami experts, at Columbus Craft Meats—a local brand with a long history in San Francisco I’ve partnered with—if I could get some advice on selecting, plating, and pairing.
In “5 Things,” I’ll ask some of my favorite bloggers in cities all over the country to share insider travel tips on where to eat, shop, stay, and play in their neighborhoods (plus, what to pack to make the adventure complete). Today, Domonique Matthews of the The Simple Proof shares her favorite spots for a summer visit to beautiful Lake Tahoe.
I’m so happy to be back here sharing some of our family’s favorite things to do there with you.
Lake Tahoe shines in the summer months—literally, with it’s crystal clear waters, green mountainside trails and clean alpine air. The lake is calling, and we must go!
