Stealthy moms, loaded nachos and river views
I almost skipped this Sunday because of mom’s day…but a few of you checked in asking if Tuesday was really the next edition. And apparently guilt is my love language. So here we are. Back with more calories, community and history.
One quick favor, please pass this along to someone who’d enjoy it. Like your favorite houseplant, we survive entirely on attention (and occasional encouragement).
Worth the waistband stretch
The wait is over. PJ Whelihan’s is officially open in Newtown. Our plate of loaded nachos vanished with a level of efficiency that made me question if I missed my calling as a professional eater. It’s loud, lively and family approved.
If Yardley Inn’s new menu is any indication, summer is on our doorstep. Their sea scallops with sweet corn are like a June sunset on a plate. Also, the deviled eggs with trout roe are non-negotiable. Grab a seat by the river, order a drink and pretend your to do list doesn't exist.
Super nice to see this
Kindness Between Friends is essentially the check engine light for Bucks. But unlike the rest of us who ignore this warning for months, founder Tara Stoop actually gets right under the hood.
Whether it’s their Meals on a Budget workshops or navigating the red tape of eviction prevention and veteran support, they don’t just hand out band-aids. They provide the roadmap back to solid ground.
From utility bills to transportation, if a neighbor is slipping through the cracks, Tara’s team is usually the one holding the safety net. Thank you, Tara and team!
Did you know
Think your kids are good at hiding things? Before it was the land of 611 traffic, Bucks was the epicenter of espionage. During the Revolutionary War, women smuggled messages and supplies past British patrols by hiding notes in sewing baskets and bread loaves. Ah yes, back when bread was loaded with freedom instead of high fructose corn syrup.
Apparently no one questioned women walking around town. So they were able to sneak important updates and items to our American troops to help win the war. Just mom and her friends outsmarting an entire empire before dinner.
Where I’m heading
If you want to know what happens if a country farmhouse, a treasure hunt and your coolest aunt’s decor obsession all collide, head to Seraphim Gifts in Dublin . Rooms packed with angels, pottery, candles, treats, vintage furniture, garden finds, jewelry and cozy lighting. And just enough charming home decor to make you suddenly want a wraparound porch.
If you need me, I’ll be popping deviled eggs into my mouth like they’re Tic-Tacs and picking out decor for a porch I can’t afford.
Happy Mother’s Day! See you Tuesday for a round of good news.
May your nachos have cheese on every chip,
Cait at From Bucks