10 Things We're Doing Besides Truly, Madly, Deeply Discounting

May 31

erica’s things

Having a real frittata moment—you don’t have to saute or anything to throw together this shaved asparagus winner or this smoked salmon eggs-celence.
Opening all the tabs when a new installment of Undrrated hits my inbox.
Ignoring the NBA Playoffs completely...but paying some mind to basketball courts, which, turns out, can be so very pretty.
Stumbling upon the chillest, loveliest brunch scene I ever did see at Blooming Hill Farm, 60 miles and, ya know, worlds away from Manhattan.
Tearing through the novel Rich and Pretty in a day. Rumaan Alam hits on something really real about female friendship—so plz don’t let the fact that he’s a dude dissuade you.

Working my way through the extensive Design Matters archives and getting to spend some quality earbud time with a few of my favorite illustrators as a result—Lisa Congdon, Maira Kalman, and Alison Bechdel among them.
Resolving to spray more and sun less now that there’s a Sugared and Bronzed nearby.
Feeling like a real dummy for not realizing sooner that everyone’s favorite French onion dip is the perfect candidate for a Greek yogurt-as-sour cream substitute.
Finding the perfect midday snack—and tons of tempting takeaways, from condiments to candles—at Miscelanea, a tiny little jewelbox Mexican grocery and cafe in NYC’s East Village.
Surprising nobody by falling for the latest gimmicky workout routine, Orangetheory—perfect for anyone who loves a side of data with their calisthenics. If that’s not your bag, try this: It’s a boot camp that doesn’t make you want to throw up or pass out.

Sizing up this guy as a truly ideal travel companion for my upcoming summer tourist-ing plans.