lillianstone
Lillian Stone
lillianstone
Staff writer @ The Takeout, joke writer elsewhere. Wrangling beagles and baked goods in Chicago. Debut essay collection, EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE, publishing in 2023 via Dey Street/HarperCollins.

Sorry for the confusion—when I say the sandwich “isn’t coming back,” I mean the sandwich has been removed from the Chick-Fil-A menu entirely. Read more

Ah! Yes! Thank you for reading. Fishy blessings upon thee. Read more

They can interact with the people in their party—it seems the “socially distanced” part applies to other revelers on crowded beaches. Read more

I’ve never had Hoops or Alphabetti Spaghetti! I need to rectify both, clearly. Read more

I still eat orzo with cheese on a weekly basis! It’s so good. Read more

I feel pretty much the same! Don’t think it really qualifies as carbonara, but it sounds like a tasty dinner nonetheless. Read more

Ooh, I’m so glad you asked! My favorite thing to do is plunk a four-to-five pound pork shoulder in the crock pot for slow-cooked carnitas. I’ve had a lot of success with this recipe: https://damndelicious.net/2014/10/10/slow-cooker-pork-carnitas/ Read more

Ah! Are you really a donor?! I love bats, I should join up. Read more

Well, I have long hair, so I sweep it back... maybe grow yours out for this purpose? Could be a positive lifestyle change. Read more

We actually talked about that in our Takeout chat earlier today! I remember that scene vividly—kinda jealous that you got to try it. Granted, the air was probably a lot cleaner in Little House times. Read more