Hello again, and happy...*checks calendar*... yes, Friday!
So, a whole moon has passed since we began teleworking. By now you’ve likely settled into your new WFH routine, completed your onboarding for homeschool teaching, and considered (or gone through with) buying a bidet. But something feels missing, right? We’re all mourning the obvious things like a face-to-face conversation, old routines, toilet paper, etc. But perhaps there’s something unexpected that you took for granted that you now yearn for.
For one 93-year-old woman, that thing was beer. Olive is all of us right now.
This weekend, we hope you will find a way to satisfy your craving for the thing you miss most (while still staying safe and social distancing). Need some suggestions? That’s what we’re here for:
1.) If what you’re missing is getting inundated with requests from fundraisers...
Take our quick survey! We have four clients that have primaries this quarter:
Kurt Schrader (OR-5) - May 19
Xochitl Torres Small (NM-2) - June 2 (Frontline Member)
Sanford Bishop (GA-2) - June 9 (rescheduled from May 19)
Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) - June 23 (Frontline Member)
We’d love to hear how you are handling PAC contributions during this time and whether or not you can help these Members.
2.) If what you’re missing is Saturday Brunch with your pals...
Pick up some of DC’s finest bagels at the new Call Your Mother in Capitol Hill! Ok, it may not be bottomless brunch, but you probably already have mimosa fixings at home. And while you’re at it, actually pick up the phone and call your Mother!
3.) If what you’re missing is spending a day at the library...
Bring the library to you! Capitol Hill Books is sending mystery boxes of books to anyone who inquires. Just email info@capitolhillbooks-dc.com with your price limit and your favorite authors/genres and they’ll send you a box. Madison’s box came in the mail this week, here’s what she got:
Team MAA missed out on the madness of managing our time during End of Quarter last month, so we’ve been filling that void with puzzles. Even Sonny Ritacco has joined in on the fun!
No matter what you’re yearning for, we could all use a good, warm chocolate chip cookie right about now. Lexi made these Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies from a NYTimes Recipe. Here it is if you want to try them yourself
(spoiler - they are INCREDIBLE!):
INGREDIENTS
4 ounces/113 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup/120 milliliters tahini, well stirred
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/150 grams all-purpose flour, or matzo cake meal (See tip)
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¾ cups/230 grams chocolate chips or chunks, bittersweet or semisweet
Flaky salt, like fleur de sel or Maldon
In an electric mixer, mix the butter, tahini and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg, egg yolk and vanilla and continue mixing at medium speed for another 5 minutes.
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and kosher salt into a large bowl and mix with a fork. Add flour mixture to butter mixture at low speed until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold in chocolate chips. Dough will be soft, not stiff. Refrigerate at least 12 hours.
When ready to bake, heat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick baking mat. Use a large ice cream scoop or spoon to form dough into 12 to 18 balls.
Place the cookies on the baking sheet at least 3 inches apart to allow them to spread. Bake 13 to 16 minutes until just golden brown around the edges. As cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle sparsely with salt.
- I sadly did not take any photos but here’s a photo from the NYTimes Cooking Page!
Until next time!
-Team MAA