Leftovers #87

Is it still socially acceptable to say happy new year? Is it a misnomer? I’m of the opinion that January is not a real month and life starts properly in February, so if you’re my friend and don’t see or hear from me much this month, I am hiding under the covers, trying to get someone to hire me to work for them and pay my invoices before the tax deadline, eating a rotation of crispy rice, beans and eggs on repeat, and actually ingesting vitamins like I say I will every year.

Please do enjoy my friend

Kelli Blanchett

’s piece on resolutions, which was, as always, insightful, pacy, funny and true.

Tis the season!

Something lovely I saw come up in my inbox is that

Colu Henry

– a very wonderful and well-known American recipe-writer for places like The New York Times – started following Since No One Asked. I will never get over that people want to read my wild ramblings about food, friendship, love and modern culture. Very grateful!

Cooking