Wow, that really flew by! Then again, I feel like I was just reading about you being pregnant with Toby! I dreamed of having my own family and I think your blog played a part in it! When I first met my husband I wasn’t sure I wanted to date him (he was “too nice”) but then I read something on Cup of Jo about marrying the person you want to watch tv with (I think it was to the extent of “there is so much tv watching in marriage”) and it was like a lightbulb went off. I was like, that’s the dude i definitely want to watch tv with! We’ve been married for 7 years now and have two kids (5 and 2) and I have relied on your site for sooo much parenting advice over the years. Anyways, long rambling post to just say - thank you! And thank you for giving us all Cup of Jo and now Big Salad!
Congratulations on one year! Big Salad has brought me so much joy, comfort, and camaraderie in this past year, and I'm grateful you're here! It's like a fun Friday friend coffee date every week.
Ok I adore the CoJ universe and everyone’s taste is IMPECCABLE but I am having a SEVERE problem which is that I’ve watched all the perfect delicious marvelous magical murder mysteries recommended by CoJ/Big Salad (Bad Sisters, Deadloch) and they’re perfect and THE REST OF THE SHOWS IN THE WORLD DON’T COME CLOSE. Does anyone have a mystery show that filled the VOID left after those two MASTERPIECES! Lol. But also, I am so serious.
I had this experience, also! After finishing Deadloch, I was so disappointed to try to watch what I believe are the detective shows that it was modeled on. I'm like, where's the dark humor and dry wit, people. Have you tried the Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock series, or the young adult Enola Holmes? Perhaps not quite the thing, but a balm all the same. Outside of comedy, I also loved the first season of True Detective (very intense and well-acted) and Strike isn't as outstanding but has satisfying accents and great tension between the leads.
Have you tried Bad Monkey on AppleTV? A funny mystery from Bill Lawrence, who created Scrubs, Ted Lasso, etc. I wouldn’t say it is the same as Bad Sisters, but maybe a distant American cousin?
a different vibe, but very clever and a fun subversion of the murder mystery is Poker Face on peacock. Its got the stupendous Natasha Lyonne and is created by Rian Johnson who did the Knives Out movies. Its a mystery of the week but still has an over arching storyline and i think was super fun!
Congratulations! I am curious to know if you are still playing the field or if you’ve found someone you may want to date longer term. Also, when I’ve dated, it was really hard for me to go on second and third dates with multiple guys at a time. It sort of felt like cheating to move forward with more than one person. How have you navigated this?
yes, I'm the same as you -- as soon as I go on a second date, I'll just see that person exclusively for a while (even if we haven't talked about being exclusive). that just feels better for me -- and is also manageable with my kid/work schedule!! xo
Literally just thought of Bess' grandmother's advice after I tried on a dress this week that was really pretty and that fit my body well but that I didn't feel 100% comfortable in (it was a little too low cut to the point where while it wasn't scandalous as a large chestee person, I felt like I'd be painfully aware of how much of me was showing the entire time I wore it). Thank you for continuing to find those life mantras for us!
Congrats on one year! Joanna, how are you finding these sweet, funny, kind, respectful men to date and that one actually wants to have stay over? Am I just not hot enough? 😂😭
omg haha not at all -- idk, for one, I put my settings at 100 miles (from my zip code), which feels nuts, but also means i see a ton of people come up in my feed. and I've dated really nice guys from outside the city. so that's one thing that's worked for me!
Rereading Catherine Newman's comment about enjoying her arms for hugging and legs for swimming made me flash to her as an honorary Garvey from Bad Sisters...she'd fit right in with those charismatic, lovely, and family-oriented babes, jumping into freezing water together.
I hadn't realized QUITE how many Big Salad recommendations I had followed through on (Deadloch was SO GOOD), and to top it off I'm now reminded I want that gd pomegranate. I think I'll get it for myself as a Christmas present.
I'm such a huge fan of Big Salad and Cup of Jo, and so glad it all seems to be thriving. It feels good to support something so wholeheartedly. Cheers to you!
I clicked out to the Anne Helen Peterson salad that I had missed and figured better chance here than there of getting an answer to - what is a foot ferry?? Just a ferry that cars are not allowed on?
Wow, that really flew by! Then again, I feel like I was just reading about you being pregnant with Toby! I dreamed of having my own family and I think your blog played a part in it! When I first met my husband I wasn’t sure I wanted to date him (he was “too nice”) but then I read something on Cup of Jo about marrying the person you want to watch tv with (I think it was to the extent of “there is so much tv watching in marriage”) and it was like a lightbulb went off. I was like, that’s the dude i definitely want to watch tv with! We’ve been married for 7 years now and have two kids (5 and 2) and I have relied on your site for sooo much parenting advice over the years. Anyways, long rambling post to just say - thank you! And thank you for giving us all Cup of Jo and now Big Salad!
omg EMILY! sobbbb thank you so much for this beautiful note
Happy one year of big salad!! What a special community to be a part of! ❤️🎉🍾
so happy to have you here :)
Congratulations on one year! Big Salad has brought me so much joy, comfort, and camaraderie in this past year, and I'm grateful you're here! It's like a fun Friday friend coffee date every week.
Happy 1 Year Anniversary! Cup of Jo is our living room. Big Salad is the back yard patio with twinkle lights and wine!
OMG bekah!!!!!
Ok I adore the CoJ universe and everyone’s taste is IMPECCABLE but I am having a SEVERE problem which is that I’ve watched all the perfect delicious marvelous magical murder mysteries recommended by CoJ/Big Salad (Bad Sisters, Deadloch) and they’re perfect and THE REST OF THE SHOWS IN THE WORLD DON’T COME CLOSE. Does anyone have a mystery show that filled the VOID left after those two MASTERPIECES! Lol. But also, I am so serious.
I LOVED Bad Sisters. If you haven’t seen Mare of Eastown with Kate Winslet it’s also really, really good. A murder mystery too.
The Perfect Couple on Netflix with Nicole Kidman is pretty good. Not bad sisters good but it scratches the itch!
I had this experience, also! After finishing Deadloch, I was so disappointed to try to watch what I believe are the detective shows that it was modeled on. I'm like, where's the dark humor and dry wit, people. Have you tried the Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock series, or the young adult Enola Holmes? Perhaps not quite the thing, but a balm all the same. Outside of comedy, I also loved the first season of True Detective (very intense and well-acted) and Strike isn't as outstanding but has satisfying accents and great tension between the leads.
Have you tried Bad Monkey on AppleTV? A funny mystery from Bill Lawrence, who created Scrubs, Ted Lasso, etc. I wouldn’t say it is the same as Bad Sisters, but maybe a distant American cousin?
I loved A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on Netflix (perhaps more like Sex Education than Bad Sisters, but still so good)!
a different vibe, but very clever and a fun subversion of the murder mystery is Poker Face on peacock. Its got the stupendous Natasha Lyonne and is created by Rian Johnson who did the Knives Out movies. Its a mystery of the week but still has an over arching storyline and i think was super fun!
Congratulations! I am curious to know if you are still playing the field or if you’ve found someone you may want to date longer term. Also, when I’ve dated, it was really hard for me to go on second and third dates with multiple guys at a time. It sort of felt like cheating to move forward with more than one person. How have you navigated this?
yes, I'm the same as you -- as soon as I go on a second date, I'll just see that person exclusively for a while (even if we haven't talked about being exclusive). that just feels better for me -- and is also manageable with my kid/work schedule!! xo
Yayy!! Congrats!
Congrats on 1 year!! 🥰
Literally just thought of Bess' grandmother's advice after I tried on a dress this week that was really pretty and that fit my body well but that I didn't feel 100% comfortable in (it was a little too low cut to the point where while it wasn't scandalous as a large chestee person, I felt like I'd be painfully aware of how much of me was showing the entire time I wore it). Thank you for continuing to find those life mantras for us!
love that, Lauren! now you can find a dress that makes you feel amazing and free :)
Congrats on one year! Joanna, how are you finding these sweet, funny, kind, respectful men to date and that one actually wants to have stay over? Am I just not hot enough? 😂😭
omg haha not at all -- idk, for one, I put my settings at 100 miles (from my zip code), which feels nuts, but also means i see a ton of people come up in my feed. and I've dated really nice guys from outside the city. so that's one thing that's worked for me!
Are there any more details about the live chat this Thursday? Adding it to my calendar now!
Also, congrats to Big Salad’s 1 year! 🎉💕
we will share soon!!
Rereading Catherine Newman's comment about enjoying her arms for hugging and legs for swimming made me flash to her as an honorary Garvey from Bad Sisters...she'd fit right in with those charismatic, lovely, and family-oriented babes, jumping into freezing water together.
I hadn't realized QUITE how many Big Salad recommendations I had followed through on (Deadloch was SO GOOD), and to top it off I'm now reminded I want that gd pomegranate. I think I'll get it for myself as a Christmas present.
I'm such a huge fan of Big Salad and Cup of Jo, and so glad it all seems to be thriving. It feels good to support something so wholeheartedly. Cheers to you!
I have the pomegranate and it's truly so wonderful xoxo
I clicked out to the Anne Helen Peterson salad that I had missed and figured better chance here than there of getting an answer to - what is a foot ferry?? Just a ferry that cars are not allowed on?
yes! small ferries just for people and sometimes bikes :)
Happy 1 year!!!
Yes Deadloch is a must watch.
That Joe Dombrowski makes me laugh till I pee, he is a national treasure.