Archive - Amanda’s Substack

With Love, Fried Chicken

My meandering thoughts on Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, new series. Plus the details on Roy Choi's fried chicken.

Mar 10 •

Amanda Witt Westly

February 2025

A Meal for a Snow Day, Valentine's Day, Any Day

"I love you," she says with the breath of 40 garlic cloves.

Feb 12 •

Amanda Witt Westly

No Stress Group Trip Dinners

Taking a break from my bucket list to share some inspiration for simple, prep-ahead dinners.

Feb 3 •

Amanda Witt Westly

January 2025

In My Bag-uette

This felt like an appropriate title for what these projects mean to me. Score, steam & stone: let's make some baguettes.

Jan 27 •

Amanda Witt Westly

When Life Gives You (loose) Lemon (curd)

My first foray into this project series leaves me no where to go but up.

Jan 24 •

Amanda Witt Westly

July 2023

A love letter to our city neighbors

A brief ode to the people who've made these last 10 years such a treat.

Jul 7, 2023 •

Amanda Witt Westly

June 2023

Life update: we're MOVING!

Change is coming.

Jun 26, 2023 •

Amanda Witt Westly

How we paid for our honeymoon

The ways we were able to afford a lavish adventure

Jun 1, 2023 •

Amanda Witt Westly

April 2023

Five outdoor bars with TVs to check out

It's spring! Time to drink outside.

Apr 27, 2023 •

Amanda Witt Westly

Can you move down one?

Thoughts on seating etiquette at a bar.

Apr 20, 2023 •

Amanda Witt Westly

How we find bars & restaurants when traveling

Hint: it's not on TripAdvisor

Apr 12, 2023 •

Amanda Witt Westly

An ode to our neighborhood restaurants

Of all places to dine within walking distance of our home, these two standout as the best-of-the-best.

Apr 5, 2023 •

Amanda Witt Westly

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