Happy Sunday! This week’s picks in wine, food, lifestyle, design and travel. Get ready for Thanksgiving — Syrahs to pair with your turkey, stock vs broth, and more from Martha!


Vibrant, Vegetable Sides
Everyone knows sides make the meal! This is a colorful, crowd-pleasing roundup for any holiday spread, just in time to get you ready for next week.


English Rail Exploration
You know I have a thing for rail travel — AND, Belmond hotels — so I’m swooning over the latest portfolio addition by Belmond. The Britannic Explorer is the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, and it is gorgeous!


Syrahs for Your Turkey
Syrah produces some of the greatest red wines in the world, and many of the greatest values, too. And, its peppery flavor goes perfectly with all kinds of Thanksgiving dishes! A list of recommendations at everyone’s price point.


A Fairy Tale French Destination
If you’re in search of a fairy-tale destination, the top suggestion from Reddit travelers is the dreamy spot Mont-Saint-Michel, France, just outside of Paris.


The Stock vs Broth Showdown
The two are used nearly interchangeably and many recipes will call for stock OR broth, which raises the question: what exactly is the difference between these? Link to a clear explainer.


Eat and Drink Like the French
Who doesn’t want to look like a French woman?! Think of these tips from an expat as unofficial rules to eating and drinking like the French.


From a Food-Focused Film Star
Martha Stewart: the original influencer! Have you all watched “Martha” on Netflix? So good. Link to a roundup of some of her best recipes, in case you want to continue the Martha magic!
Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing rest of your weekend!
xx—BB


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