Happy New Year, Friends
You are not on your own. It’s a weird world right now. Be gentle with yourself and eat good food.
Music
Do you listen to music while you are cooking? What’s on your cooking playlist? My Dad was playing Nina Simone as he was making chili. My sister played the “Waiting To Exhale” soundtrack as she prepared Sunday brunch. There’s a playlist listed in the Black Food cookbook by Bryant Terry which I got for Christmas. Here’s a review of the book.
Southern Girl
My cousin Imani Perry has a new book coming out this month, South to America. I am so excited for this book that I even recommended it to be considered for a local book club. Pre-order it now.
Shrub January
I have been waiting for shrubs to happen. Maybe this month it will come true. House made shrubs with non-alcoholic seltzer is a wonderful drink for dry January. Here’s an easy recipe for making a shrub syrup.
Hoppy Water
If you are considering Dry January, check out this newsletter from my friend Chris O’Leary. He likes hoppy carbonated water.
For the Love of Money
Instead of a TikTok dance challenge, I am sharing a money challenge. It’s a way to save $2,022 in 2022.