Lovely Summer

Having a routine sometimes causes one to fall in a rut. Having a routine can also make life feel cozy and familiar. My summer Sunday in Kansas City falls into the latter category.

Steps to a lovely (summer) Sunday:


1. $5 community yoga class
2. Brunch (Bloody Mary or no? Depends of what sort of Saturday night was had)
3. Light wandering around (shops, events, museums- doesn't matter)
4. Grilling


Grilling is the best on a Sunday because there is minimal cleanup AND leftovers so there's no worry about Monday dinner. We hosted some friends last Sunday and it was a perfect start to the week (or end of the previous)

pretty potatoes

Buttermilk marinated chicken (recipes are at the end of the post)

My favorite bottle opener and new favorite beer (Goose Island Matilda)

Tiki torches are de rigueur in buggy Kansas City

a simple fruit dessert

I wonder how deeply into the winter it's possible to grill? Friends in Cleveland (and my father) grill while it's snowing. Maybe I'll do that and add a fire pit for s'mores?


Here's what I made:


Potato Salad with radishes and scallions (via The Kitchn)
Elote (via Food.com)
Grilled Buttermilk Chicken (via Real Simple)
Melon with chile-lime syrup (via The Kitchn)