The Things That Freaked My Week Micro Podcast With Jeanine Donofrio of Love & Lemons (oh! + a giveaway of her new cookbook)
As promised, Jeanine from Love & Lemons is on the pod today! By now, you KNOW I’m obsessed with her new book. And if you didn’t know, you’ll hear me mention it about 100 times in this episode.
Because she’s the coolest, she’s giving away a copy of the new Love & Lemons Cookbook (this contest is now closed, CONGRATS Annie!)
Listen in to find out how to win it + hear all the things Jeanine had to eat, people she thought were neat, and all the things that made her say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below.
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EAT
Stone Cold Fox x Sprouted Kitchen Apron Collab
Sprouted Kitchen
SWEET
#shibainu accounts: @marutaru + @suchgrumbles
MEET
Hot For Food Videos
TWEET
Avocado Roses
AND
Love & Lemons Cookbook
Love & Lemons Website + Instagram
Jenn Elliott Blake
Andie Mitchell’s new book
We Just Want Every Plate, Bowl, And Napkin In This Cookbook via Bon Appetite
Healthy Nibbles + Bits + her new food art account
Make & Matter
Random Number Generator
Anything that freaked your week?!
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111 Comments
Hilary
April 1, 2016I just started listening to the Dear Sugar podcast, definitely freaked my week! I love their advice.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Hilary, I still haven’t listened to this podcast yet. Somedays I’m afraid it’s gonna make me dive a little too deep into my thoughts…and that’s not good when are recipe testing. Going to do it because of you! I’ll report back.
Anne Stevens
April 1, 2016The latest episode of Girls and Vinyl on HBO totally freaked my week!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Anne, the latest episode of Girls was SO GOOD.
Rachel Schroath
April 1, 2016I’m loving @vandifair on Instgram. She’s a fashion blogger with a Disney-inspired twist. It’s so pretty.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Rachel, just checked her out. Makes me want to wear really bright clothes! Thanks for sharing.
Gabi Pineda
April 1, 2016This is probably old news but Wish You Were Northwest Instagram always freaks my week! It’s such a great mini visual escape every time I look at my phone:)
Jessica
April 6, 2016Gabi, uh not old news. I’ve never heard of this and checking it out right now! Thanks for sharing this.
Kirstie
April 1, 2016Seeing all the AMAZING new cookbooks that recently came out (or will be soon) and having to decide on which ones to buy first freaked my week! (seriously how do I even choose?!?!)
Yay!
The Love And Lemons Cookbook: An Apple To Zucchini Celebration Of Impromptu Cooking
Clean Cakes: Delicious Patisserie Made With Whole, Natural And Nourishing Ingredients And Free From…
Made With Love: More Than 100 Delicious, Gluten-free, Plant-based Recipes For The Sweet And Savory…
Chickpea Flour Does It All: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian Recipes for Every Taste and Season
Deliciously Ella Every Day: Quick and Easy Recipes for Gluten-Free Snacks, Packed Lunches, and…
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kirstie, righhhhht? I’ll have to say Love & Lemons and Chickpea Flour Does It All are both stunners and so worth the addition to your bookshelf. Both are so beautiful and have such thoughtful recipes.
Sarah mae
April 1, 2016This guy dancing http://youtu.be/P2KqDT1yUaQ
And your strawberry chia jam was life changing this week!!! Never going back to store bought jam
Jessica
April 6, 2016Sarah, thank you for giving me my new “pick me up” whenever I’m feeling down. This little guy is the sweetest man ever. SO GOOD. Also, I just checked out your Instagram and it is beautiful!
Julia Costa
April 1, 2016Two things that freaked my week!
1. Oil cleansing. I finally picked up some jojoba oil from Whole Foods and fell down a rabbit hole of YouTube how to use it as a cleanser. A week in and I’m never going back to regular cleansers.
2. DoorDash’s April Fools Email: http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=0aa12a53443a27d05259321c9&id=a911a8868d&e=fa79a774f9
Cute pups and delivery-on-demand…no complaints about that.
Jessica
April 3, 2016Julia, I’d love to add some bunnies and baby monkeys to my puppy order too!
Madeleine
April 1, 2016Seeing blooming dogwood trees all over town totally freaked my week. HELLO spring!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Madeleine, this sounds so pretty! Spring trees can change your whole mood.
Casey
April 1, 2016Taking a day off to simply relax and focus on me for a day!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Casey, GO YOU.
Liz
April 1, 2016Finding a garden center & greenhouse down the street from my work (which is in the middle of shopping malls and traffic) definitely freaked my week!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Liz, what an incredible surprise is that? So cool!
Ilana
April 1, 2016The flowers popping up in Boston, last week’s episode of Girls (I LOVE CHARLIE), my dad putting suran wrap on the toilet seat for April fool’s day, and a recent trip to Candle Cafe in NYC freaked my week!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Ilana, ah! I’m an episode behind. I love Charlie too! And your dad sounds so hilarious!
Kristin
April 1, 2016Being able to relax and hang out in silence has freaked my week! Love your podcast!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Kristin, best ever.
Jackie
April 1, 2016Finally seeing little leaves on the trees. Spring might actually arrive in Chicago (after it snows this weekend)!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Jackie, BEAUTIFUL!
Rachel
April 1, 2016Things that freaked my week:
-Catching up with friends
-Delicious Italian & Ethiopian food
Jessica
April 3, 2016Rachel, oh damn. I haven’t had good Ethiopian food in a long time. Going to see if there is a spot in my new city. Sounds like you had an awesome week! Thanks for sharing these.
Elisabeth
April 1, 2016The vegan squash pie at True Food Kitchen definitely freaked my week! Tried it for the first time this week and can’t stop thinking about it!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Elisabeth, this sounds delicious!
Hailey
April 1, 2016The thing that completely freaked my week was a TED Radio Hour podcast episode “Hidden” that originally aired a few weeks ago. It’s all about hidden things in our world and the part about parasites was so freaky, I re-listened to the entire episode again with my husband just to see his reaction.
Jessica
April 3, 2016Hailey, SO up my alley. I love weird stuff like this. Going to listen today. I love that you listened to it again to watch your husband’s reaction!
Maya | Spice + Sprout
April 1, 2016Currently loving the book Gut by Giulia Enders! So informative and captivating. Also, the illustrations are ridiculously cute 🙂
https://www.amazon.ca/Gut-Inside-Story-Bodys-Underrated/dp/1771641495
Jessica
April 3, 2016Maya, YES! I love anything that has to do with the gut. Going to check this out.
Moira
April 1, 2016Getting back to the gym this week freaked my week! AND Portland had AMAZING weather this week! Definitely the best part of the week!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Moira, getting back to the gym always feels good. Especially when you sort of don’t want to go and then do and then feel SOOO GOOD. Thanks for sharing. Also, I’ve always wanted to visit Portland.
Jess
April 1, 2016Ella and Mila soy polish remover
Jessica
April 3, 2016Jess, WHAAAAAT? Never heard of this and checking out now.
Joy
April 2, 2016Two things freaked my week:
1. Tried Kombucha for the first time and really liked it.
2. Totally random, but overheard the most amazing story on the train last night. I won’t go into details, but it involved a neighbor dying (in an apartment building), cops saying it was the most graphic body decomposition they’d ever seen, and overhearing all the details.
Jessica
April 3, 2016Joy, YESSSS! Beware of becoming a Kombucha obsessor! I can’t go a day without wanting one. And that story is insane.
Sasha
April 2, 2016A friend just told me about @kerryfordphoto Instagram feed. Oh my gosh. It’s romantic, but not cliche. Kind of dark and moody. Freaking my week.
Jessica
April 3, 2016Sasha, just check it out. It IS romantic and not cliche. Such a good find. Thanks for sharing!
Lindsay
April 2, 2016I am loving my new waffle maker. There are so many waffle recipes I want to try out!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Lindsay, oooooooh! I miss my waffle maker. You just made me want to get a new one. Thanks for sharing! Let me know if you find any great recipes you love.
Zoë
April 2, 2016I bought a variety pack of Hint water and I’ve had at least four bottles a day—crisp apple water totally freaked my week.
(I think I want to get my mom this cookbook for mother’s day. So beautiful.)
Jessica
April 3, 2016Zoë, your mom would love it! I will most likely steal your idea…
Lauren
April 2, 2016The WYNC “There Goes the Neighbourhood” podcast freaked my week!
Jessica
April 3, 2016Lauren, never heard this one. Gonna check it out!
Yvonne
April 2, 2016Two things. I took my pooch to the local dog beach for the first time and it was a success. I also rediscovered some essential oils I hadn’t used for a while, had forgotten how much I love them. Love your podcast, I look forward to it! 🙂
Jessica
April 3, 2016Yvonne, that happened to me the other day with some incense I had laying around. I thought, “HOW DID YOU FORGET HOW MUCH YOU LOVED THIS SMELL?!” Thanks for sharing and listening!
Laurel Newnham
April 3, 2016The thing that freaked my week was the movie Crumbs, an Ethiopian art film from 2015 directed by Miguel Llanso.
Jessica
April 3, 2016Laurel, really excited to check this out. Thank you for sharing!
Molly
April 3, 2016Been obsessed with your podcast ever since I found it/you about a year ago! I listen to your podcasts on my commute the second they come out 🙂 I think that what you’re doing is ah-maz-ing. Anywho…things that freaked my week: a homeopathic patch for cramps that worked like MAGIC. I seriously wanted to cry at how much better they made me feel. Full disclosure my friend is the founder, BUT I just tried them myself and was blown AWAY. It’s unreal. Taking pain relief meds always bothered me, since I know they’re AWFUL for you but it was my one thing I needed a more traditional medicine for. Anyway, here’s the link, I think you’d be excited about these!
http://thegopatch.com/menstrual-cramps.html
P.S. LOVE loveandlemons! I hope your sister chooses my number 🙂
Jessica
April 6, 2016Molly, this is so cool! Thanks so much for sharing this. Your friend is a genius. Just checked out the site and excited to explore these more. And I’ll put in a good word for you with my sis!
Maddy
April 3, 2016This week I have been really loving making coffee concoctions in my blender. My favorite has been 1 cup of coffee, 1 spoonful of coconut oil, a splash of almond milk, 1/2 a teaspoon of raw honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Blend it up until its all foamy and enjoy 🙂
Jessica
April 6, 2016Maddy, this is great. So many people ask me how to still make their coffee great without milk or creamer. I never know what to say because I don’t like coffee. I’m going to tell them all about the Maddy Way. Thank you!
Annie
April 3, 2016I know this is really basic, but I started watching “Grey’s Anatomy” this week and I cannot stop. It has taken over my life!!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Annie, so not basic. I discovered Shark Tank 5 months ago and it’s taken over mine!
Katie
April 3, 2016Hey Jessica! I love this podcast and that cookbook is beyond beautiful!! I just finished listening to season 2 of Serial – rather interesting and thought provoking.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Katie, I just finished it too. It’s so hard to know what to believe and who’s side to be on. A tough, but very interesting listen for sure.
Kate F
April 3, 2016Two things that freaked my week:
1. the peas are the first thing up in my garden. You’ve got to really look closely, but they’re there! So centering.
2. This little piece in the NY Times: Capuchin monkeys trained to help those with mobility issues. Awesome! http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/03/jobs/big-love-for-little-monkeys-that-help-people-with-limited-mobility.html?_r=0
Love Love & Lemons! And you, too. 🙂
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kate, thanks so much for sharing these. I see a potential podcast guest here…Helping Hands is an incredible thing. I got a little teary eyed just looking at that first photo. Thanks!
Brea C
April 3, 2016Loved this Episode!!!!!
What freaked my week…
– Plant Based food tour of LA. Amazing vegan rolls at Shojin in Culver City and the V/GF Coconut “Ice Cream” with Salted Caramel Bars at Salt And Straw were two highlights!
– California Wild Flowers EVERYWHERE
xoxoxo
Jessica
April 6, 2016Brea, SHHHHHHHOOOOOOOJINNNNN. My favorite restaurant (tied with Gracias Madre) in LA. It’s just nuts, right?
LaMesha
April 4, 2016Reading travel blogs about Mexico freaked my week. I have never really been interested in going there until about 2 weeks ago. Now I can’t get enough of it.
Jessica
April 6, 2016LaMesha, funny because I was more of a Europe vacation girl (or just staying at hotels in my own city) for vacation and then kept seeing such beautiful articles about Mexico…and then went and now it’s the only place I want to go on vacation. It’s my dream to retire there and live in a little hut. I’ll invite you over for some cocktails when I do. Thanks for sharing this!
Kristen
April 4, 2016Vegan banana bread french toast freaked my week!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kristen, damn. This combination sounds insanely good!
krystal
April 4, 2016I found Ben & Jerry’s new vegan ice cream (or non-dairy food product or whatever nonsense they have to call it) and may have lost my mind a little and bought one of every flavor.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Krystal, I’ve been dying to try them but haven’t found yet! When I do…I will also be buying in every flavor too!
Kate
April 4, 2016A surprise weekend of sunshine, starting my seedlinds, time with family, and exploring new fun around our new city!! The perfect kind of adventure. xo
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kate, where is your new city? How exciting! Sounds like a perfect weekend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
April 4, 2016What freaked my week was the Levantine socca pizza I made! Killer!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Rebecca, this sounds so good. Socca anything sounds good though!
Lori
April 4, 2016Two things that freaked my week and made me feel awesome:
1: I exercised 6 days this week with a great balance of cardio and weights.
2: I cut out sugar from my diet this week and feel amazing!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Lori, DAMN! Go you. One of these things alone would feel awesome…but both together must feel so good! Thanks for sharing.
Kelsey Joronen
April 4, 2016Simple Matters by Erin Boyle freaked my week! So inspiring.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kelsey, I need to check her out! Thank you.
Carolina Rodriguez
April 4, 2016TTFMW: Jourdan Fairchild making a Love & Lemons fritatta (http://www.loveandlemons.com/spring-onion-fritatta) for brunch yesterday <3
Jessica
April 6, 2016Carolina, this is DOUBLE THE FREAK!
Brianne
April 4, 2016I made a spicy prune cake with penuche frosting from the cookbook Wintersweet, and it definitely freaked my week!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Brianne, this sounds awesome! I’ve never had a prune cake before.
Alyssa
April 4, 2016The thing that freaked by week was my mom and sister coming for a pop in visit mid week with 70 degree temps while they were here. 🙂
Jessica
April 6, 2016Alysaa, very awesome!
Kayla Nisbet
April 4, 2016We are redoing our garden right now, plants are freakin’ my week. Big.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kayla, garden envy! My dream is to have one someday. Happy you get all those plants.
Libby
April 4, 2016finding this pod vintage trailers and renting this one for a weekend of wine tasting!
https://www.the-vintages.com/the-trailers/2014-airstream-bambi-atomic/
Libby
April 4, 2016*this pod of vintage trailers … oops, too excited to use correct grammar!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Libby, this is so cool!
Carmen
April 4, 2016One part podcast, eating at Delancey in Seattle, and the last episode of Girls freaked my week!!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Carmen, damn. That last episode of Girls really got me too! Such a good one!
Samantha
April 4, 2016Quinoa and essential oils in my shampoo freaked my week! Oh and of course, this podcast, like always!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Samantha, are you adding the oils?? If so, tell me all about this!
Erin
April 4, 2016Albuquerque is a pretty big city, but I love the wildness. Freaked my week-well, I live close to the Rio Grande in a neighborhood where large irrigation ditches still weave throughout. Driving down the street and what do I see no more then 30 feet away a gorgeous coyote feeding on a duck. I stopped – there was a moment the two of us just stared at eachother.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Erin, this is nuts! Sad for the duck, but cool you get to see actual wild animals that close up!
Kerianne Taves
April 5, 2016I’m loving dry shampoo and I can’t stop watching the Hot for Food youtube videos 😉
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kerianne, aren’t their videos so good?? And I haven’t tried dry shampoo, but want to. Let me know if you have any good suggestions for one!
Kelsey Kroeker
April 5, 2016Thanks for this opportunity Jessica! (Discovered you via Instagram about a year ago… Love your chill approach to a plant-based lifestyle)
My week was freaked when I found the first blooms on my lilac bushes! My parents planted them 21 years ago (when I was one year old) and every spring, without fail, they bloom on or around my (April) birthday. Special to me on SO many levels!
P.S They’re super early this year. Yay for Spring!
Have an awesome week.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Kelsey, how SPECIAL is this?? Such a cool birthday treat every year. Your parents are awesome.
becca
April 5, 2016hi jessica! I am sure you get this constantly but I very recently discovered you, your site (THANK YOU FOR COVERING ENDO AND MANY OTHER ISSUES WOMEN DEAL WITH) and your podcast. binge-listening to every old episode and its so so sweet and informative and wonderful! thank you for what you do!
p.s. do you have any interviews dealing in any way with lymes? I was just diagnosed after years of making the rounds and I don’t know what I’m doing or who to believe.
k thanks!
becca (heart emoji times a hundred)
Jessica
April 6, 2016Becca, thanks so much for listening and stopping by! Heart emojis times a hundred to you too. You know I haven’t done an episode about lymes. I will put this on my list of topics for the summer when I dive back into the pod full time. Thanks so much for the suggestion!
Sarah
April 5, 2016Discovering new berries in the frozen section at Whole Foods totally freaked my week: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aronia
And then learning that they’re also called “chokeberries.” Ha! They are soon good.
Jessica
April 6, 2016Sarah, I haven’t seen these there yet! Gonna grab some this weekend. Thanks for the tip.
Chloe List
April 6, 2016I made this herbed tahini sauce and put it all up on roasted sweet potatoes and it totally freaked my week!
Jessica
April 6, 2016Chloe, tahini ANYTHING. Thanks for this one.
Elizabeth R. MUZZY
April 7, 2016What freaked my week are the Radical Monarchs in Oakland. They are fierce and amazing and gonna help lead women into the future
jo
April 7, 2016beauty by earth organic self tanner! i’m not much of a self tanner user and when i am it’s usually pretty disastrous but this sheeeeet is awesome!
Sarah
April 11, 2016Had my first baby shower for my sweet baby girl coming in June. Best week ever! Also I just found your podcast and I am loving it so far! Great work!
Meghan
April 15, 2016Finally getting back into a regular running regimen freaked my week. Better than therapy and I can legitimize more chocolate that way. 🙂
Abby
April 28, 2016Flavored La Croix, specifically the Melon Pomelo. Holy yum.
ALSO, the London Fog cake from the new Layered Cookbook: http://thecakeblog.com/2016/04/london-fog-cake.html
Shannon
May 23, 2017LOVE LOVE LOVE that I ran a race with my mama this past weekend! We both took first in our age groups!!!