Friday Flotsam

Friiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit’s my birthdaaaaay! 48. Is that not bananas? FORTY EIGHT. What on actual earth.

It feels good, ya know? It’s right up the nostril cavern of 50, but I’m feeling it!

Of course I still need to figure out how to add more softness to my aging hair, and take the time to trim and file and paint my nails more often, but – we’ll get there.

I want to tell you how incredibly grateful I am for you all. For reading me, for humoring me, for listening to me, for joking along with me, for the clicks and the saves and the shares and the comments and the pins. Thank you. Thank you thank you thank you. I’m taking the day to relish in all the goodness, all the positivity, all the caffeine and puzzles and estate sales and pie and wine and friends and Taylor Swift the day can offer.

Also I’m making homemade ricotta cheese today. I’ve only made it once. And I posted it here! My dear friends are hosting a lovely soiree for me tonight, so I’m making it again (finally!) and going to fall apart over it. That’s the plan. I’ll show you today!

And maybe paint my nails? We’ll see.

Hugest most colossal MUAH to this Bev Cooks community. Off to purchase collagen powder and milk of magnesia!

Ha, ha. Just kidding.

Maybe?

25 Responses to Friday Flotsam

  1. Sophie August 23, 2024 at 7:00 am #
    Awe Happiest of birthdays, birthday twin! You are such a bright light that shines all the way to Charlotte, Nc :) Have the best day. Xoxoxo P.s. do you identify as a Virgo or Leo? You know, since we’re cuspers, I always wonder which way I should go? Haha
  2. Nancy August 23, 2024 at 7:13 am #
    Happy Birthday, Bev! I hope you have the most amazing day. I think I’ve been following you since you turned 40. I know it’s been a while and it’s been a fun ride and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Enjoy your day!
  3. Jane August 23, 2024 at 8:46 am #
    Happiest Birthday, Bev! I hope you have a fantastic day! I love this little corner of the internet and everything you share. 🩷
  4. Susan August 23, 2024 at 8:58 am #
    Happy Birthday! Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us all. I love your recipes and look forward to Friday Flotsam and Monthly Mix Tapes! You are witty, charming, and so fun to follow. Have a great birthday!
  5. Jessica Birt August 23, 2024 at 9:21 am #
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope today is just as wonderful as you are! :):):)
  6. Mary August 23, 2024 at 9:58 am #
    Happy Birthday Bev! Cheers to a day of effervescence: bubbles, sparkles and the lightness of a day celebrating you!
  7. Tish August 23, 2024 at 10:41 am #
    Happy Birthday Sister! Your day sounds enchanting. 💚✨ happy Bev-ing!
  8. Katy K August 23, 2024 at 11:11 am #
    Happy, happy birthday from Idaho! I hope all your birthday wishes come true!
    • Dayna August 23, 2024 at 11:31 am #
      Happy happy birthday to ya!!! Love following your posts (even thought I’m old enough to be your mother 🤪) you make me smile. Have a wonderful day 🎂🎂🎂
  9. Tobi August 23, 2024 at 11:42 am #
    Happy Birthday Bev! You're still a spring chicken! Thank you for sharing your life, food and music with us, I enjoy your posts so much 💕 Have the best birthday ever!
  10. Nicole August 23, 2024 at 11:51 am #
    Happy 48th!!!
  11. Tracie August 23, 2024 at 11:59 am #
    Happy Birthday Bev❣️ Mine is Sunday and I will be 59 …so right up the nostril of 60!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🥰 Hope you have a great one🥳🥳🥳
  12. Lola August 23, 2024 at 12:37 pm #
    Happiest of birthdays from a Bev Cooks Canadian fan!! I can always count on you to make me laugh and smile which these days is a bonus! Have a super fun day celebrating you!!!
  13. Kathy August 23, 2024 at 1:15 pm #
    Happy birthday to you. Have a great day!!!!
  14. Julie August 23, 2024 at 2:17 pm #
    Happy 48th Birthday from the mitten state! You make me laugh out loud, keep it coming!!
  15. Kristin August 23, 2024 at 3:58 pm #
    Happy, happy birthday! Hope you enjoyed what sounded like an amazing day! I'm so glad the hell weather held off until tomorrow!!
  16. Laura Lee August 23, 2024 at 6:01 pm #
    Happy Happy Day and an even better year to you Beverly!
  17. Millette August 23, 2024 at 8:14 pm #
    Happy birthday Bev from Shanghai, China! Yup, I enjoy your posts from all the way from here. Enjoy your day!
  18. Jess August 23, 2024 at 8:41 pm #
    Happy Birthday ❤️ I love your posts and positive attitude. I just turned 47 a month ago and I'm going to channel more Bev vibes this year. I hope you enjoy your day!
  19. Amanda August 24, 2024 at 10:04 am #
    Happy Birthday and thanks for putting goodness out into the world …from a 54 year old mom of three in SC who promises your 50s are not as bad as everyone says 😊
  20. Anonymous August 24, 2024 at 1:35 pm #
    Happy birthday Bev!🎂Forty-eight & lookin’ great! 💋Love all your posts, recipes, mixtapes, etc! You are the coolest! Cheers to you, from Lorrie in IL! 🍷
  21. Lorrie August 24, 2024 at 1:38 pm #
    Happy birthday Bev!🎂Forty-eight & lookin’ great! 💋Love all your posts, recipes, mixtapes, etc! You are the coolest! Cheers to you, from Lorrie in IL! 🍷
  22. anonymous August 26, 2024 at 7:05 pm #
    You have no relevance to my life anymore. You seem very privileged, yet unaware. You lost me with tongue scraping. Remember that? Please carry on with your shiny uncomplicated life. I Just dont want to travel along with you any further. Peace and love
  23. Kaye August 28, 2024 at 12:45 pm #
    That anonymous comment was awful. I hope you had a wonderful birthday and your sense of humor, great recipes, adorable kids and handsome husband will always make me want to follow you. Not to mention your nostril comments, mixtapes, and excitement about life! I just looked up Aaron's wing recipe (yay for football season!) and the pics of the kids! Where does the time go?
    • Bev Weidner August 29, 2024 at 11:49 am #
      Ahhhhhh, thanks, Kaye! Ya know, that comment truly had nothing to do with me. Words that like are meant to hurt, yes, but all they do is reflect the sadness in that person. All is well! Thank you for sticking up for me!

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