On this day in 1970, The Beatles released their “Let It Be” album. How do I know that, you ask? Google, of course. It popped up while searching for some material to keep you all entertained this weekend. Yes, the same Google you’ll use in a panic to find a florist who will deliver flowers overnight for Mother’s Day. Which, lest you’ve forgotten since Tuesday’s blog is Sunday. Yes, this Sunday, May 10. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Like always. You’re welcome.
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the weekend….again... and you have two days to get your s*** together and prep for an epic Sunday brunch. Since we all need some inspiration from time to time, here are team MAA’s brunch favs. So, put the bubbly on ice, break out the OJ and get to work whipping up something special.
Molly: Frittata - I like this recipe but make the following tweaks: roast sweet potato with olive oil for 30ish minutes at 425 in a glass baking dish. Then add the other ingredients from this recipe and bake for 25 minutes or until puffed. Clean up is much easier!
Hannah: Upgrade your flapjack game and make this Apple Dutch Baby.
Haley: Homemade cinnamon rolls. Duh.
Isaac: French Toast with butter and powdered sugar.
Rebecca: Sausage and Cheese English Muffins!
Lexi: My special avocado toast - mash avocado on a piece of rye toast, sprinkle some goat cheese, drizzle some balsamic glaze, and top it off with a dash of everything but the bagel seasoning from TJs.
Madison: Gluten-free Ham & Cheese Quiche. Haven’t made it, but I saw it on instagram and it looks bomb.
In honor of Mom’s everywhere, here are pictures of our wonderful mothers. Can you guess whose is whose? Read to the bottom to get the answers.
Tuesday, May 5 was ‘Giving Tuesday’. If you missed the memo, no worries. Here are some DMV organizations that are working to support those in need during this pandemic:
N Street Village: You can help from the comfort of your couch by purchasing items on their ‘Amazon Wish List’
Purchase a meal for a first responder in DC! Eco Caters, a favorite of team MAA, has partnered with Washington Capitals #21 Garnet Hathaway.
The Table DC: If you’re healthy and able, put Netflix on pause, and get out into the community to offer help for those who are at risk and unable to leave their homes.
Capital Area Food Bank: Every $1 buys 2.5 meals for those in need and are experiencing food insecurity during this crisis.
Now back to dreaming about our pre-COVID lives… here’s Isaac’s perfect day in DC:
I wake up and somehow manage to prevent myself from checking Twitter. I then get myself up and take a leisurely jog in Meridian Hill Park. On my way back, I pop into Tryst for a fresh smoothie. I then walk back to my apartment taking a second to enjoy the beautiful smells coming out of Federalist Pig (Seriously, if you have not eaten here you need to check it out!) I then go home and take in the views of Adams Morgan.
After a short relax at home and some take out from the aforementioned Federalist Pig, I head down 14th Street, window shopping a little and meet some friends for a beer and a pretzel at Dacha Beer Garden. After a couple delicious beers, I would likely uber back to my own apartment as my stomach would be too full of delicious beer and pretzel to walk. I then take a short nap and clean up for a night out in DC!
Finally the time has arrived for me to leave my apartment. My girlfriend and I head to Black Whiskey for a pre-dinner cocktail and to strategize our attack plan for the night! We then move back up 14th Street for a delicious meal at Ghibellina (I am obsessed with their giant pizza scissors!) I have now officially eaten too much for one day, but the night must continue. We somehow remove ourselves from our booth and head down to Kingfisher for a couple beers with some friends (if you had eaten less that evening, you could also indulge in the free popcorn they serve). After a truly indulgent day, we decide to head to one of our favorite haunts known affectionately as ‘Bar Isaac’ for a nightcap (our choices are usually a Negroni for me and a glass of red wine for my girlfriend).
That’s all from us for now. Cheers to the weekend! We can’t wait to hear about your Sunday brunch spreads.
(Answers: 1. Hannah’s mom, Kathryn; 2. Lexi’s mom, Karyn 3. Molly’s mom, Pam 4. Haley’s mom, Traci 5. Madison’s mom, Adriane 6. Isaac’s mum, Allison 7. Rebecca’s mom, Elizabeth
8. Jacob’s mom, Nancy aka “Mamma Mac”)