Julia, I *love* your newsletters! They always lift my spirits. And I have been meaning to tell you that I made your carrot-pineapple cake for our wedding last weekend—it was the world's tiniest (only 7 people total!) and most informal (in our living room! no dressing up!) ceremony, but it felt very important to me to have beautiful flowers (we did) and an amazing cake (we did!!). The recipe, like all your recipes, is so user-friendly and kind, and it made a delectable cake (everyone adored it, including me, and we did manage to save one piece to freeze and eat next January—the rest got devoured). Just wanted you to know how much meaning and joy your work brings to my life (so much!!). Thank you for the cake and for everything you do.
If my “little one” was still little, she’d definitely be in your class on Sunday! But now that she’s in college…she cooks from your books when she’s at home. 💕
This week, I made your Mushroom Swiss Burger Rice (WGWW page 173) YUM!! Then, mixed the leftovers in a pan with some leftover French onion soup I made. Not the prettiest, but the most delicious thing I’ve made in a long time☺️
Rao's marinara is absolutely 100% the best. What do they do to it to make it the best? HOW!!! I've decided I can't make marinara sauce that's any better. I've fully given up (but that also feels good?). It's probably my most-used pantry ingredient and the base of half the things I make. XO
I also really enjoyed the Vibe Check episode, Julia! And I can confirm that Sam's recommendation (the new album from the band Sault) is excellent dinner-cooking music!
"a content life is really made up of a gazillion tiny sweet moments" - I love this! So true. I agree with @Kasey - your newsletters always lift my spirits. I appreciate getting them twice a week (and you and all of your hard work) so much!
Julia, I *love* your newsletters! They always lift my spirits. And I have been meaning to tell you that I made your carrot-pineapple cake for our wedding last weekend—it was the world's tiniest (only 7 people total!) and most informal (in our living room! no dressing up!) ceremony, but it felt very important to me to have beautiful flowers (we did) and an amazing cake (we did!!). The recipe, like all your recipes, is so user-friendly and kind, and it made a delectable cake (everyone adored it, including me, and we did manage to save one piece to freeze and eat next January—the rest got devoured). Just wanted you to know how much meaning and joy your work brings to my life (so much!!). Thank you for the cake and for everything you do.
Well this is just the kindest note …!!!!! 🫣☺️🥲Thank you for sharing this and a big Mazel tov to you + yours and wishing you so much happiness.
Thank you so much, Julia!!! xo
If my “little one” was still little, she’d definitely be in your class on Sunday! But now that she’s in college…she cooks from your books when she’s at home. 💕
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You always have so many good ideas! Love your Mom's illustration...maybe I should start thinking outloud! 🍆
Thanks Pam!
Your mom's drawings inspired me to sign up for Wendy Mac's 30 day drawing challenge - I am really enjoying it!
I really liked God of the Woods and just requested the other two books from my library. Thanks for the recs
Yes!!! Wendy is amazing!!!! Let me know if you like those books 😉
I loved Loved and Missed! Her writing is so evocative!
I agree!
Here’s to a 2025 full of sweet moments!🥂🥧
This week, I made your Mushroom Swiss Burger Rice (WGWW page 173) YUM!! Then, mixed the leftovers in a pan with some leftover French onion soup I made. Not the prettiest, but the most delicious thing I’ve made in a long time☺️
Omg I can only imagine how delicious that was (and conveniently unattractive but its own kind-of beautiful)
Rao's marinara is absolutely 100% the best. What do they do to it to make it the best? HOW!!! I've decided I can't make marinara sauce that's any better. I've fully given up (but that also feels good?). It's probably my most-used pantry ingredient and the base of half the things I make. XO
Also, yay for kids cooking classes. I love that!
I also really enjoyed the Vibe Check episode, Julia! And I can confirm that Sam's recommendation (the new album from the band Sault) is excellent dinner-cooking music!
"a content life is really made up of a gazillion tiny sweet moments" - I love this! So true. I agree with @Kasey - your newsletters always lift my spirits. I appreciate getting them twice a week (and you and all of your hard work) so much!