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The Sweet Snack Life

279 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking tips Culinary Trends
  1. The author is getting ready for a busy social season but also feels a need to relax and enjoy quiet time at home. It's okay to take breaks and recharge before jumping into social events.
  2. For a family gathering, the author created a fun menu with easy-to-eat snacks, like cheeses and a vegetable tart. Sharing food should be simple and fun, especially when hosting friends and family.
  3. The author enjoyed a facial treatment that included buccal massage and left her feeling refreshed. It's nice to treat yourself and feel good, especially with self-care activities like a facial.

The Inside Peep

179 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Culinary Beverages Recipes Dining Seasonal
  1. There's a new lunch spot in Surry Hills called Ama, serving hearty Chinese-Thai beef noodles that are really tasty and warm. People are excited to try their Thai congee too.
  2. The author is enjoying multiple books right now, including a novel about a hostage situation and a cooking guide for kids. They're getting lots of dinner ideas from different kinds of recipes.
  3. It's mulberry season, and the author loves picking these berries for free from around the neighborhood. They suggest making mulberry shrub, a delicious drink that combines berries with vinegar and soda.

Welcoming the cool change

239 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Books Products Recommendations Miscellaneous
  1. The post discusses ways to survive hot summer days, like making cold brew and running through sprinklers.
  2. A book recommendation is shared for 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison, describing it as a powerful and captivating read.
  3. The writer shares the joy of owning a Cuisinart Ice Cream machine and making sorbet, recommending a mango sorbet recipe.

Peeling Back The Layers

259 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Drinks Media Activities Community Miscellaneous
  1. The author is experiencing a slower pregnancy this time compared to previous pregnancies.
  2. The post discusses simple pleasures like making peach iced tea and watching shows like 'Smothered'.
  3. There is a recommendation for Freddy's Acupuncture Collective, a low-stakes and communal acupuncture center.

A Day in the Life, Marrickville Edition

359 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. The writer shares a day in their life in Marrickville, starting from waking up in the morning.
  2. The writer mentions their routine of scrolling through Instagram and accounts they find inspiring.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only, with options to subscribe or sign in.
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It's The Podcast, In Newsletter Form!

279 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🎙 Podcasts Recommendations Discussion Entertainment
  1. The newsletter format includes more recommendations for subscribers, with bonus content for paid members.
  2. The newsletter covers a variety of content like restaurant reviews, book, movie, and TV recommendations, and shopping suggestions.
  3. Readers are encouraged to upgrade to paid subscription for exclusive content and access to the 'Fast Five' recommendations.

Highly Enthused Travel Guides!

79 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Guides Destinations
  1. Highly Enthused provides travel guides for Puglia and Barcelona.
  2. Puglia is described as Italy with a unique charm of hilltop villages and olive trees.
  3. The post discusses planning a trip for those seeking a warm and exciting destination.