To share: Lamb Chops
And the crumbs we left at the table.
Picture this: A slightly wrinkled white linen tablecloth, embroidered with playful blue fish, tiny olives, and juicy lemons, stretched across a weathered wooden table. Green glass candle holders, their wax dripping down in lazy rivers—the way that it does when a night stretches longer than planned. Half-full glasses and mixed plates that scream it feels good to be with you—and we’re making it, tiny wins at a time. Small blue bowls cradle floating ranunculus blossoms, their petals open and unbothered.
We've all sat down for a spring renaissance meal, the kind that makes a Tuesday feel like a Friday. The air hums with warmth—the citrusy kiss of lemon zest, the earthiness of rosemary, the slow-roasted richness curling into the early evening. The first sip of something cold, the first bite of something tender.
This is why I love food. I love food. I love good, natural, clean, make-you-close-your-eyes-for-a-second food. So when a friend invited me over to teach me how to make the most drool-worthy, fall-apart lamb chops and buttery mashed potatoes, I didn’t hesitate.
There is wealth in flavor, and it should be shared. So here’s how to recreate it so we can host and chat together soon.
Recipes to share: I love you Lamb Chops
Lamb rib chops. I prefer rib chops but lamb loin chops can also be used.
Extra virgin olive oil.
Fresh lemon juice.
Fresh garlic cloves.
Herbs: Oregano, fresh rosemary and thyme.
Salt and black pepper.
How to cook lamb chops
Season the lamb: In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic and seasonings. Pour over the lamb, rubbing the marinade in on both sides of each chop then allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes. If marinating in the fridge overnight, allow the meat to come to room temperature before cooking.
Cook: Pre-heat a cast iron skillet/pan over medium high heat until smoking hot. You could also use a stainless steal frying pan. This allows the lamb to sear and because these aren’t very thick chops, I didn’t want them to over cook and stay in the pan for too long. Thicker chops will require longer cooking. Sear the lamb for 2-4 minutes per side then stand the chops on the fat cap to allow the fat to render and caramelize. Remove the chops from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute within the meat resulting in soft, juicy meat.
The crumbs we left at the table
We've all grabbed extra sweatshirts, sweaters, and blankets. We’ve topped off our drinks, maybe taken some THC, and wandered from the dinner table to the floor, to the porch, to wherever the night carries us. Someone close to you admits—“I don’t really have a reason to feel anxious, but I do.”
There’s a hidden weight on their shoulders. Not one thing. Just a strange unknown that lingers—a pressure behind the forehead, a tightness that won’t name itself. Some days, it fades. Some days, it’s all you hear.
And whether it’s you or someone you love, it’s okay to pause, to look around, to ask— Is it just me, or do you wake up feeling like WTF?
We’re all feeling it. The world is shifting. Spring is stretching its way back in. And yet—we’re still carrying something.
Say it out loud when you feel a little lost. Let yourself be held in the uncertainty.
Scatter tiny joys like breadcrumbs leading us toward spring:
🍋 Baking lemon poppy seed muffins just because.
💅 Painting each other’s nails, smudging them, laughing, redoing them.
🌿 Laying on the floor, sighing into the ceiling.
🎥 Watching an old movie that makes your chest ache in the best way.
🌀 Talking in circles, debating a topic with no interest in being right.
📸 Sending a picture of an outfit that makes you feel like damn—(yes, guys can do this too).
Rest your head on someone’s shoulder.
Giggle about ridiculous reality shows.
Let the night stretch just a little longer.
Get angry about something.
The last crumbs of winter are still here, but the table is full. We are full. And even in the in-between, we are here—finding our way back to warmth, to each other, one small thing at a time.
So if you need, we can make lamb chops. We can put on the perfect playlist. We can sway in the kitchen, letting the scent of rosemary swirl around us. And maybe make tart cherry mocktails. And admit we’re just taking it day by day.
