Morning Brew - ☕️ Beans

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Hi there! Thanks, y’all, for the smorgasbord of vegan recipes and for sharing your 2021 resolutions and anti-resolutions with me. I know the past few days have been upsetting for all of us—I’m hoping today’s Sidekick edition can take your mind off the heavy stuff for just a few minutes.

As promised, here are a few of your resolutions: focusing on loving myself, knitting a sweater, flowing through a sun salutation every morning, fasting from social media one day a week, and the most relatable one: eating dinner at the table instead of on the couch in front of the TV.

— Rachel Cantor

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In honor of yesterday’s widely known and celebrated holiday, National Bean Day, I thought I would fill you in on the “Bean Dad” Twitter saga. When I asked my human dad about “Bean Dad,” he thought I was referencing a blog (?), but nope, this is a story about John Roderick, the musician and podcaster. He tweeted about his nine-year-old daughter who wanted some beans, but struggled for HOURS to open them with a can opener. Here’s all you need to know:

The whole shebang explained, including his recent apology.
No, he’s not Mr. Bean, and all the other “Bean Dad” memes.
What we’re all wondering: Why are can openers so poorly designed?
The parenting lessons from the fiasco.

Brain Food

Read

Props to Bridgerton for the new WFH soundtrack and for teaching us the proper pronunciation of the word “viscount.” If you stayed up way past your bedtime to binge watch the steamy Regency series over break, you’ll also want to read these 11 books.
In honor of next week’s State of the Brewnion (Morning Brew’s quarterly meeting), here is the State of Pop Address. It’s not as catchy a name, but it dives into the success of TikTok hits “Old Town Road” and “Say So.”
The Notes app will help you remember your doctor’s advice, keep track of outrageous costume party ideas, and find ways to bring balance to your life.
These snack rugs should 1,000% be on your birthday wishlist.

Listen

How to practice self-love with Karamo on the Ten Percent Happier podcast. I’m currently channeling his “compassion up, ego down” mentality.
Bopping along to a new playlist of happy, feel-good songs.

Watch

Per your recommendations, I started watching the HBO series The Flight Attendant. Who knew that comedy thrillers could have it all—tangy writing, a messy murder mystery, and a quirky protagonist with a stylish coat collection.
I thought I was a good dancer until I saw this dog’s freestyle moves to Evanescence.
The most anticipated movies coming in 2021.
Oh my goodness, I’ve been making wraps wrong my entire life and this genius TikTok hack proves it.

Good Eats

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Yes, I’m still vegan. No, this is not a vegan recipe. If you’re crafting a cheese board, this marinated cherry tomatoes with burrata recipe is a must-have addition.

Morning Brew - ☕️ Beans

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