Well, it’s April. March was…something else, to say the least. My husband and I celebrated our first year of marriage on the 31st, and instead of going to the restaurant we got married at, we had a quiet dinner at home in quarantine. Covid19 is currently a pandemic, and the whole world is seemingly standing still. I’ve been working from home for two weeks now, and while it’s been challenging at times, I think I’m starting to get the hang of it. Being forced to be inside also made for a lot of web-browsing time, so enjoy the fruits of my surfing.
Good Reads
Wait, do you really want to be a Design Manager? by Fabricio Teixeira on UX Collective
Working from Home: A Beginner’s Guide by Laura Entis on 99u.
Why All Internet Lifestyle Brands Look the Same by Jake Underwood on Inside Design.
How to Store Herbs So They Stay Fresher, Longer by Ashley Mason and Alex Delany on basically.
8 Fruits and Vegetables You Shouldn't Be Refrigerating by Alex Delany on basically.
The Definitive Guide to Reheating Every Leftover Ever by Alex Delany on basically.
How to feel your best & make the most out of working from home by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
Worth Watching
Carl-Henrik Monrad-Aas on Silence from Creative Mornings — Gothenburg
Creative Morning talks are always a great source of inspiration, and in the case of this talk on the theme of Silence, a great source of reflection. Monrad-Aas speaks on the quick pace of modern life and how we no longer have the mental space for silence, and extrapolates on the benefits of silence for the creative mind.
Ergonomics Expert Explains How to Set Up Your Desk from the Wall Street Journal
Working from home has been nothing short of a challenge, but it can be made a little easier by adjusting your at-home desk. This video walks you through what adjustments can be made to your desk, chair, and monitor so that your body doesn’t hurt after sitting all day.
Potions From Harry Potter made Real! from How to Drink
The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do from Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt is always great at explaining complex concepts in simple terms, and does a great job at clarifying some of the more nebulous parts of this whole coronavirus outbreak. Some of the realities of the virus they bring up are certainly stress-inducing, but it’s better to be informed than misinformed.
Easy Meals Made With What You Have from Joshua Weissman
Just because we’re eating nothing but pantry staples doesn’t mean we have to eat poorly. YouTube chef Joshua Weissman walks through some beginner-friendly recipes using things you may already have at home, or bought in bulk recently.
True Facts: Freaky Nudibranchs from zefrank1
Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Bagel Bites from Bon Appétit
I’ve shared videos of Claire recreating childhood foods before but this Bagel Bite episode takes the….er… bagel. It’s heartwarming to see her put together personalized bites for each member of the BA test kitchen.
Worthwhile Bites & Sips
Blue Moon Pizza in Marietta, GA
Early in March my husband and I took a hike to get out of the city, knowing that it would probably be the last time we got out into the forest for a while. On our way back, we made up all the calories we burned by stopping by Blue Moon Pizza. Get the Grandma Pizza — a huge Sicilian style pie purely constructed with basil, garlic, mozzarella and crushed San Marzanos tomatoes.
JCT Kitchen & Bar on the Westside — Atlanta, GA
That same weekend my husband and I met up with some friends for brunch at JCT, a Ford Fry restaurant. I’m not usually one for brunch because I feel most restaurants use it as an excuse to overcharge you for avocado toast, but JCT does it right. They start you out with a basket of locally baked pastries, then my husband and I shared a taaaaaall slice of quiche, and for dessert you’re presented with warm chocolate chip cookies. To sip, I ordered a First Train West; Zero Mile Post cold brew coffee, licor 43, hoodoo chicory, and Resurgens rye. It might be the first brunch I go back to once we’re allowed to leave the apartment again.
Miscellaneous Finds
Iron Hill Trail at Red Top Mountain — Acworth, GA
I’m the kind of person where if I don’t get some time outside among green things I start to go a little crazy. With the weather finally warming up and it not raining all the time, my husband and I took advantage and headed outside of the city to get in a few hours among the trees. This trail meanders along the edges of Allatoona Lake, making for some beautiful waterfront views.