Weekly Reads 23

We spend a weekend in Yachats a few weeks back and it was lovely. It had been five or six years since we’d last been and it’s still one of the best little beach towns. The hotel we stayed in was right outside of the little downtown core, is right on the beach, and we had a couple grey whale sightings while we were out there. It was pretty great.

I saw the movie Landline the other night with my friend Emma. It was so dang funny. I didn’t know what to expect exactly, but I laughed a lot. It’s a dramedy of the finest variety and it’s set in the 90s. Talk about nostalgic.

Trifecta is a really good restaurant. I’m late to the game. As usual.  Jacqueline’s $1 oysters still do not disappoint. And there was a stunning orange olive oil cake at a dinner party last night.

Fauxnut holes. I’m just going to leave it at that. YUM.

Why turn to regular horoscopes when you can have a sandwich too? I’ve got a Cuban sandwich.

Not Without Salt is opening a shop in Seattle. Must go!

Three things to avoid burnout. I’m always spouting about the importance of your non-negotiables.

This air purifier has me intrigued.

Sun rooms are not all that common in Portland, but look at all the natural light and plants in these!

I really dig this doormat.

This spicy coconut wonton soup has all the things.

You can never have enough manifestos on the importance of travel. “Remember, just because something feels unfamiliar and challenging to your own notions, that doesn’t mean it’s wrong.”

Mangos are a hot commodity in our house right now. Mango salsa slow cooker chicken? Yes, please.

I’m such a sucker for Bahn Mi flavors.

I need more melon and prosciutto platters in my life.

Why our screens make us less happy.

For those people with an abundance of zucchini, this bread is for you.