The Party Notebook

What I’m cooking, bringing, buying, and writing down lately.

Crystal Shah 10/29/26 Crystal Shah 10/29/26

Di Bruno Brothers’ Black Lava Cashews Are Permanently In Rotation

One bag for you. One bag for me.

Crystal Shah 9/17/26 Crystal Shah 9/17/26

I bought one. Then another. This is apparently how towel loyalty begins.

Crystal Shah 9/17/26 Crystal Shah 9/17/26

Bath & Body Works makes a legitimately good candle. I said what I said.

Crystal Shah 9/10/26 Crystal Shah 9/10/26

The garlic press has one job. That’s enough.

Crystal Shah 9/9/26 Crystal Shah 9/9/26

The cold brew pitcher that made homemade iced coffee embarrassingly easy. Apparently all I needed was a little planning ahead. Yesterday.