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Squiz Picks - Reading, watching, cooking and listening recs
We’ve got your back on how to spend some of your long weekend…
Because your downtime is precious and scrolling endlessly for something that will engage and delight you is a drag, we’ve wrapped some of the things we’ve liked this year into one place. Aren’t we the gift that keeps on giving…
A quick taster follows, but if you want to dive into everything immediately, here you go.
Some engaging article reads
The Lure of Divorce - This article by Emily Goulding from The Cut is about her experience in marriage and divorce - and if you like peeking into other people’s relationships, this article had our eyes popping out of our heads.
A Porter’s Guide to a Suitcase - This is some timely/practical advice on luggage from a career hotel porter. The line that drew us in: "Expensive, brand-name luggage? One question - why?”
The True Cost of Fake Fashion - This ABC article delves into the very real market for fake handbags and gives a detailed guide on how to spot a fake.
As for our book recs, check out our full list here.
Something to watch
 | Mr. and Mrs. Smith Mr & Mrs Smith is the movie that put Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on the relationship map back in 2005. And now the omni-talented Donald Glover is behind the reimagined 8-part series. It’s fast, fun and witty. |
 | Anatomy of a Fall Push, jump or fall is the central question in French courtroom thriller after a husband/father is found in the snow outside his alpine chalet. This movie kept us second-guessing all the way through. |
 | Expats We’re engrossed by this new mystery series featuring Nicole Kidman. In 6-episodes, it follows the story of a glamorous Hong Kong life before a tragic event shatters the facade. Think Big Little Lies but in Asia… |
Cooking up a storm
 | This is a fresh and moreish salad, and it’s terrific with some grilled meat or fish - or as a thing on its own. |
 | Slow-roasted lamb shoulder It isn't a quick make, but it's time rather than effort that you have to invest in. And our favourite thing about it is the lamby leftovers for sandwiches and salads… that’s if there is any. |
 | Turkish yoghurt cake There is a lot to love about a yoghurt cake, it's simple, lemony and cheesecake-like and only requires 5 ingredients (plus cream and berries to serve). |
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Put it in your ears
 | What Relationships Would You Want, If You Believed They Were Possible? This episode covers the decline of marriage, what it means for families, caring responsibilities, monogamy and growing old. Just the small stuff… |
 | The Great Post Office Trial Drill into the saga of the UK post office scandal and the many of those falsely accused - it was a big news story in the UK at the start of this year. If true crime's your thing, we reckon this will be right up your alley. |
 | Texas Hold Em’ This year, Beyoncé announced her latest work via a Super Bowl commercial. The first single to drop was Texas Hold ‘Em - and it took off. Yesterday, the album Cowboy Carter dropped so we’ll be diving into our music streaming app for a bop this weekend… |
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What we’ve been Squizing
 | Why not look at the world of chocolate production? We explain where chocolate comes from, why chocolate prices are going up all of a sudden, and what the future of chocolate is. |
 | This week on News Club we delved into the growing tension between governments’ desires to bring big sporting events to our shores, and the high price that taxpayers have to cover to host those events. |
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Want more recs?
This is just scratching the surface of what we’ve been loving this year. We’ve got recommendations coming out the wazoo…
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