1. Mason Jars - Apparently I have been come to be known as the girl who has an affinity to mason jars. I store food in them, use them as vases and even use them as drinking glasses when the rest are in the dishwasher. My mother thinks I'm crazy. I argue that they are quite the versatile item and better for food storage than plastic (no leakage of food or dirty chemicals.) And then I discovered Corner Grille in Worcester, where they sell their homemade lemonade and iced tea in mason jars. A match made in heaven.
3. Best Food Writing of 2011 - I'm enjoying reading (and in some cases, rereading) the most poignant stories of 2011, edited by Holly Hughes.
4. Rupert the Elephant Planter - Yes, I have named him.
5. Green smoothies - I know the green smoothie has become a cliche in the food blog world, but there's not reason to knock it. I put baby spinach, frozen cubes of peach puree, milk, peanut butter, and sometimes a little orange juice in mine (blueberries, yogurt, soymilk are occasionally added). It's full of nutrients and is quite filling. Don't knock it 'til you try it.
6. Microfiber hair towels and wide-toothed combs - This may be a strange one, but I've turned a corner in embracing my curly hair. Did you know there's a whole world out there for girls with curly hair? There are special curly hair cuts that you can get, special chemical-free products that enhance the curl, and specific ways to treat your curls so they look your best. The two ways I've recently ascribed to are 1) drying your hair with a microfiber towel. Apparently it helps to reduce frizz and dryness. It seems to be working. 2) Combing wet hair with a wide-toothed comb. It allows the curls to curl up in their own way. Brushes discourage the curls from bunching in their natural form. It appears my curls have taken on a life of their own.
Question of the Day: What are you favorite things as of late?
Even better for curls - no brush OR comb! I was told to "finger comb" my curls in the shower but not to touch them at all after that. I also dry my hair (just squeeze out the moisture...no fluffing) with an old t-shirt. Less frizz! Welcome to the deva cult.
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