I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?
I can't write one song that's not about you

If I Can’t Have You by Shawn Mendes

Hey, friends! Hope the late summer months are treating you well. I am writing this from a retreat getaway in the Oakland hills (read self-quarantined for two weeks). I’m surrounded by the redwoods, meeting my goal of maintaining at least 10k steps a day and 200 push ups, rotating through my pescatarian meals (more on this below), all while feverishly binging the Vampire Diaries non-stop. 

August has been an interesting month of changing quarantine bubbles, checking AQI numbers, landscaping work at my parents’ home, watching a new season of Love Island, skipping a few of our therapy sessions, and counting down the days till our next Supper Club. And here we are!

SEPTEMBER THEME

As mentioned earlier, we are working towards being more pescatarian (one of us more than the other…). This month I am bringing everyone along with me.

For September, let’s explore and celebrate with foods that hail from the waters. Scallops, unagi, sea cucumber, cod, seaweed, rockfish, anchovy, flounder, and more. The underwater world is our oyster? Right? Yes. Whether you’re smoking unagi, preparing poke, stewing some bouillabaisse, curing some salmon, steaming lobster, packing up a crab boil, or ordering an entire omakase set from your favorite restaurant - bring it on. Pescatarians love the company and we hope you’ll join us for this one.

SEPTEMBER MENU & SPREAD

• Shrimp rolls by Elisa and Matt

• Crab croquettes by Bryan

• Smoked salmon and vegetables by Cherry and Sam

• Clam egg custard by David

• Shrimp and basil stir fry by Aaron

• All Dressed and Ketchup chips from David, shared by Elisa