Kiss the Chef!
Bon Appetit asked if there was such a thing as a cool apron. My answer? Absolutely.
I love to cook. I also apparently love to spill stuff all over myself. I’m especially fond of spilling stuff all over myself near a grill and open flame… so it’s a good thing I’ve done my homework for BBQ season, which — by the way– officially started on Memorial Day.
If you’re looking for aprons that are chic on either sex, check out The Conran Shop.
Even if you consider yourself a more serious chef …but like to look as hot as the food, (a la Betty Draper ) …try surfing around on ETSY for a cute apron! If you’re getting domestic, do it right.
These gems I found by momomadeit.
What To Do This Weekend
Philly, oh Philly– You’ve had a bender the past two weekends with festival after festival around every corner. That’s what we love about you! This weekend appears to be a wee bit more relaxing in the City of Brotherly Love; It seems all the fashionistas in town are kicking it low key. Most of us have off for Memorial day, and for many, the first hamburger off the grill signifies that summer has come. Ahhh.
So what if it might rain– go to a friend’s BBQ or mom and dad’s summer home! If not, here are some things to check out in town:
//Friday
Star Trek: The Exhibition at The Franklin Since the release of the newest movie, the nerds of the world are rejoicing: the people of the world are suddenly very, very cool with Star Trek! The cool new exhibit opened last weekend at The Franklin; if you missed it, there’s no time like the present to check out it out! Tickets can be bought here.
Philadelphia Harp Festival If coronas and hot dogs don’t cut it for you, check out the Philadelphia Harp Festival. It sounds ever-so-slightly bizarre, and the it’s taking place down the street from my house at the Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany so I may just have to check it out.
//Saturday
Bryn Mawyr Farmers Market Here’s your chance to get those veggies for the grill this weekend and to get fresh at the market.
“The farmers’ market season kicks off on Saturday, May 23 from 10am – 2pm with fresh food and community fun. The market will be open every Saturday thereafter, rain or shine, through the fall. A delicious diversity of locally-grown or produced food items will be available – vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, breads – come and purchase the ingredients for an entire summer meal!
Our Opening Day celebration will include prize giveaways from local businesses, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a native plant sale from the Lower Merion Conservancy, and much more . . . bring your kids for a fun day that is not to be missed.”
Yard Sales in the Suburbs According to the internetz, yard saling is where it’s at this weekend! I praised my flea market love, but I don’t think I’ve mentioned the sweet amount of yard sales that happen right outside the city. People seem to be doing some serious spring cleaning, so check out the listing of Philly ‘burb sales here.
//Sunday
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Just because I’m afraid of clowns dosen’t mean you have to be. It’s yet again that time of year– the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey are baaaa-accck. The circus is happening all weekend in South Philly at the Wachovia Spectrum. Get tix here!