Sydney's Sunday Reads: #7

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Happy Sunday, friends!!

Sydney's Sunday Reads is a weekly blog series that highlights some of my favorite stories, articles, think-pieces, and more from around the Internet.

  • It’s a no-GLOW. - In case you missed it, the female-led Netflix dramedy GLOW was cancelled this week due to COVID-related production challenges. While it’s not the first show to get the axe in 2020, this one hits especially close to home because we were promised a fourth and final season! It’s quite the bummer to be left on such a monumental cliffhanger forever, but obviously the cancellation was understandable under these circumstances. Still, I’m hoping for a Timeless-esque miracle in the form of a film to wrap things up! (Wired)

  • Milk Bar hits a new target. - Here’s some fantastic news for fans of Milk Bar: you no longer have to travel to New York or pay outrageous shipping fees for your favorite quirky confections! Target announced this week that it will now carry Milk Bar’s signature truffle crumb cakes and cookies in stores. The truffles, which you’ll be able to find in the refrigerated section in packs of two for $3, will come in birthday, chocolate birthday, and chocolate chip flavors. Looks like an in-person trip to Target is in the cards for me! (Delish)

  • And the next time you hear that beep… - Pandemic binge-watching has led me to some pretty amazing shows this year, but none has captured my heart more than the 60s, 90s, and early 00s game show classic, Supermarket Sweep. I first became aware of it when a few seasons popped up on Amazon Prime in April, and after two episodes, I was positively hooked. The huge hair! The acid wash jeans! The perky host outfitted in an array of Member’s Only sweaters! It’s just wholesome and entertaining television. Well, imagine my absolute GLEE when I saw the advertisements last month for a NEW REBOOT hosted by Leslie Jones, premiering October 18th on ABC! While I’ll certainly miss seeing host David Ruprecht’s gentle jog as he greets the audience, I am SUPER excited to see what Leslie Jones can do. And for a fun, full-circle moment, here’s Leslie’s (failed) audition story to be a contestant on the show in the 90s! (People)

  • No CAN do. - This week, while scrolling through my Facebook news feed, I came across a post on one of the many community cooking groups I belong to asking if anyone else had noticed a canning jar shortage in their city. At first I thought nothing of it, but sure enough, when I checked the supply at my local Target, I came up empty. As it turns out, canning jars are the latest product to face pandemic-related shortages nationwide. The reason? We’re all spending more time at home and in the kitchen! That’s good news for canning jar companies, but bad news for us. But don’t worry, many retailers are working overtime to speed up production and you’ll be back to preserving in no time. (CNN)

  • The Quarantine Contessa. - Is there anything more relaxing than watching an episode of Barefoot Contessa and living vicariously through Ina Garten? Every time I watch an episode I just want to pop on an oversized collared shirt and pretend I live in a massive coastal mansion in the Hamptons with a humongous garden, a group of fabulous friends, and a sweet husband who I only see on the weekends. A few seasons of BC are always at the top of my comfort-watch list in times of super stress and anxiety. And since I think we can all agree that 2020 has been one giant stress-fest, Ina Garten is stepping in to bring us a much-needed dose of East Hampton comfort in the form of a brand new cookbook, Modern Comfort Food. But before you grab the book, check out this amazing profile on Ina from The Cut! (The Cut)

    What are YOU reading and watching today? Let me know in the comments below!

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