psychic powers descend again as the gals have another shared BOTW: this time it's falafel-themed. Hear about our garbanzo victories, popsicle season, and a WOTW that will haunt Marie forever on this week's ep. 


show notes:

• Are we a lifestyle podcast? Let’s debate 
• The latest is that the hellfire inferno temps have descended upon the District of Columbia and we are not pleased 
• We went on a fun friendship date 
• We question if not liking tomatoes is a deal breaker in a relationship? 
• We go off on why brunch is so bad!!! You should only be eating brunch at home
• Marie’s BOTW: DIY white bean fritter wrap inspired by a falafel in Paris. Deets in the easy-ish news
• Alissa BOTW: DIY falafel pitas with a friend as well!!!! The love and lemons baked falafel recipe stole the show. 
• Marie’s WOTW: bugs to the back of the throat 
• Alissa’s WOTW: chocolate brioche pretzel thing from Elle 
• Marie’s white bean fritter: wanted to make falafel (from delish recipe) - subbed white beans instead, tzatziki (NYT recipe), sun dried tomato romesco sauce, feta, julienned mini bell peppers, pickled red onion, lettuce on a burrito tortilla 
• Alissa’s recipe of the week is all about those overripe strawbs - strawberry lime and black pepper popsicles  
• Hot take of the week came from Marie this week: Spam is delicious! Spam onigiri that changed her life 
• AA is chewing on: this Great Jones article 
• READS FOR THE WEEK:
  • Juliet Takes a Breath 
  • Know My Name 
  • The Silent Patient
  • That Summer
  • The Road Trip
  • Writers & Lovers
  • Real Life
  • You Exist Too Much
  • Midnight Library