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Beneath the Crust: this & that, week of april 14, 2018

this & that: week of 4/14/18

April 14, 2018 by Sarah Blanchard in collaborative, life

This weekend is a busy one over here at Beneath the Crust. Maria is off in California hiking with a childhood friend (at 28 weeks pregnant, mind you)! Her energy and commitment to staying active is truly remarkable. If you missed it before, here's a crash course in Maria's approach to fitness. 

Sophie has been assisting with a high school Shakespeare troupe that is putting on Much Ado About Nothing, so you can imagine how busy she has been. The long hours of preparation are finally paying off--the show opened last night and she reports back that the kids are doing splendidly. 

I've been keeping my usual busy with writing & editing work, but I was happy to take on something a little more exciting this weekend: iced wedding dress sugar cookies for a bridal shower! They are all finished, waiting to be boxed up, and I can't wait to share them on the blog later this week. 

Now here are some things that caught our attention this week: 

Mommy brain is so real.  (The day lights savings statistic is insane!) 

If that freaked you out like it did me, maybe this will reassure you.

Absolutely breathtaking. Sophie: "Sometimes perspective radically transforms things." 

This is why Maria home schools. "Even though I never thought I wanted to, and sometimes wonder why I am doing it." 

foodie finds

Yay! Another one to add to the collection. 

Been eyeing this recipe for a while. It just looks like such a yummy side dish

Just watched this last night, and it was tons of fun. (Side note: the Momofuku cakes were part of the inspiration behind Maria's hazelnut caramel meringue cake.) 

Have you heard of the egg spoon? 

Another one on culturally controversial foods.

Fig newtons are our FAVE!

April 14, 2018 /Sarah Blanchard
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