October Favorites + the Best Thing I Ate This Week

Happy Monday!  If you’re here for the white bean and chard recipe, that is the bonus content this week for paid subscribers (thank you!)  The rest of the newsletter is free!

Here are a few fabulous finds that came my way this month:

One of my girlfriends had the most genius idea for travel pants - GOLF pants. She looked super stylish getting onto the plane in these pants with a fitted sweater and a blazer.  The pants do not look like golf pants.  They look like Theory or another brand that is 3 times the price. But the best part is that they are super comfortable, a little stretchy, and if you play golf, you can get double use.

She then told me her sister bought these golf pants (above) which are slightly less money.  These have an elastic waistband. 

My girlfriends who are teaching me canasta seem to love these playing cards and gave me a couple sets.  I appreciate the ones with the larger font lol.

I liked this post from @TheHappinessProject

Corky’s Walnut Oil | I am a big fan of Corky’s Walnuts since a friend gifted me some a few years ago.  It’s weird to say that their walnuts are on a different level from ones you get in the supermarket.  I also love their walnut oil.  I keep it in the fridge because the fatty acids in walnuts and walnut oil are fragile and will go rancid quickly.  I love using it half and half with olive oil in salad dressings or even to replace vegetable oil in pumpkin bread or banana bread.

Sweet Laurel x Cleo Bella apron | I always wear an apron when I am cooking, especially when I entertain.  Why wouldn’t anyone wear an apron to protect her clothes?? I received this adorable apron from Sweet Laurel and both my girls wanted it so I had to buy another!

Hedley and Bennett apron | I have quite a few Hedley and Bennett aprons and this is one I am asked about all the time.  The color is “matcha!” ';) I am really into green lately.

Owala Water Bottles | My friend gave this to me and said, “this is the new Stanley.” It’s stainless steel, 24 ounces, BPA-free, LEAK-PROOF and insulated.  There is the option to use the built-in straw or a spout.  Much cuter than the Stanley IMO.

I think I need this hat.

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