Find Your People

Find Your People - Episode 127

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 127 friends! We have a great time catching up about baseball and fun events happening around the state. We are also thinking about our friends in south Georgia who are facing the wildfires that are burning. Mandee has a great NYT recipe for us and Katie has a good list of products and life favorites. Thanks for tuning in and having patience with Katie’s spotty wifi!

Mandee’s Food

One Pan Orzo with spinach and feta

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021485-one-pan-orzo-with-spinach-and-feta?unlocked_article_code=1.dFA.foAX.1eeGVajZKREh&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share&cgs=c

Katie’s Favorites

Grown children of friends

Found family

Clinique Pink Honey

Rebecca Braswell - glorifiedmuddpottery on insta - Oxford, GA - mini omelet maker

Find Your People - Episode 126

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 126! We had a great time catching up this week. Mandee is recovering form Atlanta week but has switched from spring break fun to wild birds. We also get a great baseball update and a life update from Katie. We love sharing our adventures with our people and are so glad you come along for the ride.

Katie’s Food

Minorcan Mike's | St.Augustine | Datil Pepper Sauce

Aldi - Borgonzola (brie/gorgonzola)

Mandee’s Favorites

https://archiesfootwear.com

Rebecca Robinson - rebeccarobinsonart on IG

Kacey Musgraves new song - Dry Spell

Braves new City Connect jerseys

Find Your People - Episode 125

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

We can’t believe it has been 125 Episodes! Friends we are so thankful and humbled that you have continued to listen. This episode is full of great information about undoing church and racial hurt. Mandee has some wonderful books to expand our horizons and Katie has some good favorites. Thanks for finding us and making us your people!

Mandee’s Books

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

Jesus and John Wayne Kristin Kobes de Mez (new book is Live Laugh Love)

Blessing by William Sloane Coffin

Katie’s Favorites

Black Honey | Clinique

French Blondes and oyster roasts - French Blonde - Search

A good hair cut

Find Your People - Episode 124

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 124 is here! Mandee gets us caught up on all things baseball and answers Katie’s burning questions about the new ABS system. Katie gives us an update on Maggie and her new sassy haircut and all things Easter. We get some great favorites from Mandee and an important book recommendation from Katie. It is good to have a full life! Come hear all about it.

Katie’s Book

Well Trained Wife by Tia Levings

Mandee’s Favorites

Old Navy Gauze

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=886146032&vid=1

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=881708012&vid=1&pcid=35158&cid=35158#pdp-page-content

Patron Saint Wine Bar

https://patronsaintwine.com

Palm and Pine - brunch

https://www.palmandpinenola.com

Find Your People - Episode 123

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 123 is here! Mandee is watching baseball and all is right with the world. Katie is following basketball and having fun picking teams. We laugh about all things dog stomach problems so we don’t cry, and our pups all file formal protests that their dinners are not being served in a time that makes them happy. It is a wild life with our furry friends and with all the fun stuff we have going on. Thanks for tuning in!

Mandee’s Book

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Katie’s Favorites

Rooster - Steve Correll on HBO Max

People who get you

Pulaski Brewing Company Coffee

All There Is with Anderson Cooper - Sara Bareilles episode

Prizefighter by Mumford & Sons

Find Your People - Episode 122

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 122! We’re back and have power and internet (well sort of). We get caught up on all things baseball from Mandee and get a weather update from Katie. It has been a wild week of weather! We hope you are all safe as well. Life is full of sore backs and blooming plants and we discuss it all! Thanks for finding us!

Katie’s Books

Ann Patchett - The Dutch House

Charlotte McConaghy - Wild Dark Shores

Mandee’s Favorites

Katyactually on IG

Doug Glanville’s Substack

Love Story on Hulu

Paradise on Hulu

Find Your People - Episode 121

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

We’re back! We survived snomageddon and a conference about tornados and we are back for Episode 121. Of course Katie’s Wifi went out at the end, but she got everything loaded and finished. Whew. Life is crazy right now so find out what is bringing us joy and how what we have been up to these past two weeks. Thanks for understanding and for being our people!

Mandee’s Books

The True True Story of Raja the Gullible by Rabih Alameddine

Katie’s Favorites

Parnassus Books

The Perfect Pair - Nashville Boutique

Lockeland Table

Pancake Pantry

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company - Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. | Southern Artisan Chocolate™

Marshal on Paramount+

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - NBC - boy version of Stumble

Find Your People - Episode 120

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 120 is full on Olympic coverage. We are so excited to bring you all of our highs and lows from the games so far. We manage to catch up on other life things to, but we have been watching the Olympics like it is a full time journalistic job. Join the fun and find some friends to share it with.

Mandee’s Favorites

All my Olympic loving friends.

Pablo Torre Finds Out We Visited Death Row for the Super Bowl. You Can Help Save This Fan's Life.

Traitors

Colette Pants

Find Your People - Episode 119

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 119 is full of Olympic stories and updates. Mandee and Katie are living their best Olympic life watching and chatting about all of the amazing feats of athletics that they have been witnessing. Katie introduces us to Maggie the dog and let’s us know how Honey is fairing with a new sister. Mandee gets us all caught up on her sinuses and baseball as we enjoy checking in for this week’s episode.

Olympic Moments/Athletes

Mandee - I love curling

Katie - Finding ways to be proud to be an American

Follow Hannah Norman

Katie’s Favorites

Olipop - strawberry vanilla and creme soda

Greek yogurt with Biscoff

Honey in coffee

Find Your People - Episode 118

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Our journey continues this week with Episode 118. We are gearing up for the Olympics and updating you on all of the craziness going on in our lives. ART RETURNS! Much to Honey’s dismay, but Katie is so thankful to have the entire crew back under one roof. Mandee gives us some great favorites and tells us all about the unruly lawyers in her orbit. We have a great time and find ways to laugh at the chaos. Thanks for being our village!

Katie’s Find

Three gluten free flour options - pecan, pumpkin seed, sesame seed

Thestation31072 on all the socials

Olympic Updates

Katie - Brittany Bowe - 37 speed skater 3x Olympian

Lindsey Vonn’s knee

Games Briefing newsletter on the athletic

Jessie Diggins - cross country skier

Mandee’s Favorites

Pizza!

https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/01/simple-crispy-pan-pizza/

Owala Water Bottle https://owalalife.com/products/freesip-tumbler?Size=30oz&Color=Rose+Quartz&Material=Stainless+Steel&selectionType=local

Trader Joe’s body butter

Find Your People - Episode 117

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 117! We are trying to stay warm and getting excited about all of the sports on the horizon. Get ready for the Olympics next week with our Opening Ceremony dinners and some athlete profiles. There are some great success stories to share! Katie has been catching up on all things TV since her Saturdays are currently free from college football and she shares those in her favorites. And Mandee gives us an update on her week and how her sister in Nashville is faring in the cold. Thanks for being our people!

Olympics Updates

Mandee - Max Naumov

Katie - Erin Jackson - Speedskating - 1st black woman to win an individual gold in a winter Olympics

Opening Ceremonies Food

Mandee - Osso Buco or Milanese Minestrone https://culinaryginger.com/milanese-minestrone-soup/

Katie - Chicken Milanese With Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad Recipe

Greek Yogurt tiramisu - Greek yogurt, Biscoff, coffee

Katie’s Favorites

Long Bright River and PONIE on Peacock

Shrinking and Hijacked are Back on HBO!

Bookish on PBS

Wonder Man on Disney+

Griff’s Coffee Toffee - Griff's Toffee

Find Your People - Episode 116

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:02:23 +0000

Welcome to Episode 116! We are changing things up to get ready for the Olympics. Instead of food and books, we are bringing Olympian profiles and other fun news to talk about. Mandee and Katie both share some life updates including being hassled by a lady in a golf cart and a lunch full of lawyers. Mandee has some great favorites for us and we have a ball catching up on other sports news as well.

Olympic Profiles

Katie - Elena Myers Taylor – Bobsled – www.teamusa.com

Mandee - Norwegian ski jumpers packages – Pablo Torre Finds Out Episode

Mandee’s Favorites

Task on HBO

Inn Beauty products

TuckerNuck sample sale

Kombucha

One Battle After Another on HBO

Find Your People - Episode 115

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 115 friends! We are gearing up for the NFL playoffs, the College Football Final game and the OLYMPICS! We have lots of great stuff planned for the next few weeks as we root for the Americans in the winter Olympics in Milan! Katie gives us an update on her crazy family tree this week. And Mandee is telling us all the good stuff happening in her world. 2026 is starting off strong and we are thankful to share it with all of you!

Mandee’s Books

A Marriage at Sea

Atmosphere

Katie’s Favorites

His/Hers and Run Away on Netflix

Best Medicine on FOX

The Pitt is back! HBO

Hydro Grip Hydrating Setting Spray | Milk Makeup

Personalized Name Necklace Unique Jewelry Gift, Initial Necklace, Christmas Gift, Gift for Sister Birthday Unforgettable Gift for Daughter - Etsy

Find Your People - Episode 114

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

AAAAAAAND we’re back! Welcome to Episode 114 and 2026! We are so excited to be back together and getting caught up on Christmas and New Year’s happenings. We are getting really excited about the 2026 Winter Olympics and hope you will watch along with us next month. Katie has some great books for us and Mandee gives us some good new favorites to start us off this year. We are so glad to have so many friends as we move to this new year!

Katie’s Books

The Academy Elin Hilderbrand and Sara Cunningham

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

Mandee’s Favorites

Short sleeved sweaters

Sumo oranges

Lemon trees blooming

Beek - Handcrafted Leather Womens Sandals, Shoes, & Boots

Find Your People - Episode 113

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas and welcome to Episode 113! Katie and Mandee get caught up on life before our Christmas break. We get some sports updates on the Braves and the ridiculous bowl game names as well as what has been going on in our lives lately. Mandee gives us a great book to add to our lists and Katie has some fun favorites. Thanks for being a part of our FYP family in 2025!

Mandee’s Book

Buckeye - Patrick Ryan

Katie’s Favorites

Gifts from people who really know you

Therapy

Netflix - Knives Out - Wake Up Dead Man and Jake Kelly

Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Ivory

Find Your People - Episode 112

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 112 is a hoot and half. Katie caused some chaos on a group chat this week and we catch everyone up on all that we have been up to for the last two weeks! We were thrilled that this week’s episode recorded so we could talk all things books, football and fun. Welcome to our crazy world!

Katie’s Book

The Final Girls’ Support Group by Grady Hendrix (Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires)

Mandee’s Favorites

Down Cemetery Road

Maldon Sea Salt

Trader Joe’s chocolate peppermint bread

Perfect Instant Ramen https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016583-perfect-instant-ramen?unlocked_article_code=1.508.2Fdl.kCyh5CAH-0vD&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

Big Boo Cast Gift Guide

Ken Burns Documentaries

Find Your People - Episode 111

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 111 is for the dogs! As we ponder who let all of these dogs out, you will hear barking and yawning and shushing as we try and navigate life with two dogs each. Mandee regales us with tales from a college bar and Katie laments Auburn football… again. We also get really excited for the Olympic torch being lit for the 2026 games! Mandee has some great books to enjoy and Katie has some favorites that will help you sleep and keep you entertained. Welcome to our crazy dog mom life!

Mandee’s Books

Barbara Kingsolver - Poisonwood Bible, Demon Copperhead, Unsheltered

Katie’s Favorites

Mary Claire Haver Sleep Supplement - 3-in-1 Sleep Supplement | By Dr. Mary Claire Haver | For (Peri)Menopause – The 'Pause Life by Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Tournament of Champions Holiday Season

Land Man Season 2

Stumble on Peacock

Find Your People - Episode 110

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Gobble Gobble! It is Episode 110 and we are talking all things Thanksgiving and Advent. Get some great ideas for calendars and a recipe for some snacks for your time shopping.

Mandee is getting a new foster rescue and also has a new pet family member. As we come to Thanksgiving week, Mandee and Katie both share their gratitude for this beautiful community. Thank you for being our people!

Katie’s Food

Advent Calendar Time

Premium Austrian Chocolates | Luxury Hand-Scooped Chocolate | Zotter USA

Gourmet Grocery Store - Buy Caviar and Gourmet Food Online | Marky's

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Peanut Butter

Rolled Oats

Chia Seeds

Chocolate Chips (mini)

Protein Powder

Honey (Cane Syrup)

Combine ingredients and roll into balls.

Mandee’s Favorites

Podcasts: Song exploder, Beth’s Dead

TV Show: Pluribus, The Best Neighbor

Substack: What’s Alan Watching

Advent Calendars https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/best-advent-calendars/

Find Your People - Episode 109

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 109 is here! Mandee watched a football game and Katie has been dealing with animals. We talk dog adoptions and catch up on all things Auburn and Mercer. Mandee has some amazing food and book reviews and Katie gets us ready for cold weather with her favorites. We are so glad we found you!

Madee’s Food/Books

Smitten Kitchen’s French Onion Soup - essential french onion soup – smitten kitchen

Smitten Kitchen’s Apple Cider Syrup

Lily King’s Writers and Lovers

Brene Brown Braving the Wilderness

Katie’s Favorites

Mandee wasn’t wrong - The Americans

Death By Lightening - story of Pres Garfield and VP Grover Cleveland - Netflix

NITE IZE NiteHowl Mini Rechargeable LED Safety Necklace Dog Collar - Chewy.com

Tractor Supply Cold Weather Gear

Berne Women's Softstone Duck Insulated Bib Overall at Tractor Supply Co

Tractor Supply Quilted Canvas Dog Barn Coat at Tractor Supply Co

Coke Holiday Cream Vanilla

Find Your People - Episode 108

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

We are catching up on all things Auburn football and World Series excitement in Episode 108. How did a golf tee time break the news of Auburn’s coaching change? Will Chipper Jones be a full time coach for the Braves? All of these questions and many more are answered this week. Get some good book and favorite recommendations as we share what we have been liking these days. Thanks for joining us and being our people!

Katie’s Books

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

Mandee’s Favorites

Old Navy Barrel Jeans https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=672531002&vid=1&pcid=1185233&cid=1185233&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AShop+Women%27s+Categories%3AShop+All+Women’s

Mascara https://credobeauty.com/products/cloud-mascara?variant=42036472184945&trk_msg=VPOR9P6QM7UKRDTISQ9QQ5GF7O&trk_contact=907LALDBI7TI94PFV6129KOJ4K&trk_module=wel&trk_sid=K501C8KJIAMNVH44N7QMR6LUFC&trk_link=368FJC273A849BFM2JQ17EKJP0<k_offer=CLEAN10<k_offer_tier=10P&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=View+product+recommended+for+you&utm_campaign=em-trig-welcome&utm_content=welcome-new-m1-10p

Lip crayon https://credobeauty.com/products/lip-sketch-hydrating-crayon?variant=40952048746609&trk_msg=VPOR9P6QM7UKRDTISQ9QQ5GF7O&trk_contact=907LALDBI7TI94PFV6129KOJ4K&trk_module=wel&trk_sid=K501C8KJIAMNVH44N7QMR6LUFC&trk_link=VAVCDA8OPQA4DATLA4E42MLH5K<k_offer=CLEAN10<k_offer_tier=10P&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=View+product+recommended+for+you&utm_campaign=em-trig-welcome&utm_content=welcome-new-m1-10p

The Diplomat and all things Keri Russell

Find Your People - Episode 107

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 107 is the time to laugh that we needed. It has been a challenging week but we get to laugh with friends to help make it better. We talk football and baseball this week as the unicorn continues his quest for a World Series championship. Mandee has an author suggestion for our historical fiction lovers and Katie has come favorites to share. In this time of great struggle it is our people who help us get through. We are so thankful that we have found you!

Mandee’s Books

Kate Quinn - Kate Quinn | Author of Historical Fiction

Katie’s Favorites

Down Cemetery Road - Apple with Emma Thompson (same people as Slow Horses)

Nobody Wants This - Netflix - Season 2

Practical Magic Rewatch

Old pictures

A close knit village

Find Your People - Episode 106

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome, friends, to Episode 106 of Find Your People! This week we give some guest reviews of some of our vacation rentals. Katie has a new Dr. Dolittle addition to the family and Mandee has been on a great family trip. We get a fun recipe from Gogy’s (Katie’s grandmother) cookbook and Mandee shares some amazing favorites. Thanks for tuning in and being our people!

Katie’s Food

Homemade Boursin Cheese (Table Talk p. 26)

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese

8 oz whipped butter

1 tsp oregano

¼ tsp each dill, basil, thyme, marjoram, and pepper

2 cloves garlic, finely minced (I used two spoonfuls of jarlic)

Let butter and cream cheese come to room temperature. Whip butter. Add cream cheese and all seasonings. Blend together and shape into mold or pack into small containers.

Good on crackers. I used it in a quiche with asparagus and mushrooms. p. 26 of the cookbook also has a chicken recipe that uses it.

Mandee’s Favorites

The Preventionist podcast

Marley Spoon meal delivery service

Starbucks Medicine Ball

Find Your People - Episode 105

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 105 is here! Mandee has traveled north to have some big adventures and Katie is being summoned to jury duty! We have a ball catching up and discussing all kinds of hot topics like a new way to clap and a sold out new underwear line from SKIMS. Join in the fun and get some great new favorites to try! Thanks for being our people!

Mandee’s Book

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

Katie’s Favorites

The English Teacher - Hulu/Disney+

Davis_Big_Dawg - school lunch reviews

Ruthie’s Best Butterscotch - Home - Ruthie's Best

Georgia Toffee Peanuts - Butter Toffee Georgia Peanuts

Find Your People - Episode 104

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:36:00 +0000

Episode 104 is out today! We are really boring and haven’t done much outside of work this week, but that is how life goes! We are so thankful that we get to share it with all of you, no matter how boring we feel. Mandee has some great new favorites this week and Katie tells us what she is reading. Come join the fun and find your people!

Katie’s Book

Dan Brown - The Secret of Secrets

Mandee’s Favorites

Podcast - My Dad Wrote a Porno

Trader Joe’s Holiday Hash

Necessaire Lotion https://necessaire.com/collections/body-lotion/products/the-body-lotion

Trader Joe’s Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip

Find Your People - Episode 103

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

FYP Episode 103 is here! Mandee is catching us up on all things baseball and Katie has opinions about football, white suits, and golf fans. We get some great recipes from Mandee in this episode that you are definitely going to want to try. And Katie wants your suggestions for non-scary October movies to watch. It is great to have good people and we are so thankful for all of you! Go find your people!

Mandee’s Food

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Orzo

https://www.thekitchn.com/greek-chicken-meatballs-and-lemon-orzo-recipe-23718931#post-recipe-752950051

Chicken and Orzo with Lemon and Olives

https://www.thekitchn.com/chicken-and-orzo-with-lemon-and-olives-recipe-review-23511405

Katie’s Favorites

House of Guinness

Slow Horses returns

October movie watching

Find Your People - Episode 102

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 102 is out! Join Mandee and Katie as they talk sports updates as football and baseball season overlap and catch up on life. Katie has some great southern author book recommendations for us. Mandee comes with some great favorites this week including new and old podcasts to add to your lineup.

Katie’s Books

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

House of Smoke by John T. Edge

Mandee’s Favorites

Everything They Missed podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-they-missed/id1834984809

Parks and Rec

Waterloo Lemon Lime

Pablo Torre Finds Out - deep dive into the Clippers

Hokas

Jenn Hatmaker on We Can Do Hard Things

Find Your People - Episode 101

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 101! Mandee and Katie were both out of town last week, so we are back together to catch up. Mandee has some baseball updates and great stories and Katie has another snake after her. We have a great book recommendation and some good shows to watch! Laugh along with us as we navigate the wild world that we find ourselves living in these days.

Mandee’s Book

The Most Fun We Ever Had Clair Lombardo

Katie’s Favorites

Only Murderers is back!

True South Episode 1 - Clinton, Georgia - One of the best episodes of television

Task - same producers as Mare of Easttown - HBO

Charlie Sheen Documentary - Netflix

Aveda curl - be curly advanced™ curl enhancer cream | Aveda

be curly advanced™ curl perfecting primer | Aveda

Heifer Please Home Decor - Bougee heifer and Mahogany drift

Find Your People - Episode 100

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

We made it to triple digits! Episode 100 is so much fun (IYKYK)! We do what we do best, catch up on sports, life, and laugh a lot. And Honey stayed awake for this one, so you know it’s good. Katie has two books to recommend and Mandee has some great favorites and a big surprise! Thanks for being our people!

Katie’s Books

The Aviator and the Showman - Amelia Earhart Biography by Laurie Gwen Shapiro

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

Mandees Favorites

Libro.fm

https://mymzoo.com

https://www.blenderseyewear.com

Find Your People Episode 99

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 99 has all the sports and some great medical advice. Mandee continues to stretch the limits of her deductible and Katie has been dealing with some fun dog smells. It has been a wild week. Join us for all the fun as well as some great books and favorites.

Mandee’s Books

The Circle - Dave Eggers

Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy

Katie’s Favorites

Baby shampoo for getting smells off of animals

Cool mornings

Tyler Childers - Snipe Hunter - Bitin’ List, Oneida

Saltair - Salt Water Vanilla Products | Saltair

Find Your People Episode 98

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

It has been a wild two weeks for Mandee and Katie. Episode 98 gets us all caught up on life and sports and overflowing toilets. We laugh and catch up and share some lessons and favorites this week as we get back together after our life break. What a great community we have! Tune in as we find our people and our fun again this week.

Katie’s Book

Fight by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes

Mandee’s Favorites

American Shrapnel podcast

Mrsderm - Instagram

Terry Brightening Serum https://www.dermstore.com/p/by-terry-cellularose-cc-serum-30ml-various-shades/11307081/

Old Navy Stretch Tech Run Shorts https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=855916032&vid=1&pcid=1031032&cid=1031032&nav=hamnav%3AWomen%3ADeals%3AActive+Bottoms+from+%2412#pdp-page-content

TuckerNuck Sample Sale

Find Your People - Episode 97

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the wild adventure of Episode 97! It has been quite the week for Mandee and Katie as they have navigate Mother Nature and lived the Jungle Book experience. Tune in to find out what has been happening in their worlds. Mandee has a great author recommendation for us and Katie has a few new favorites. Thanks for tuning in and being our people!

Mandee’s Book

https://shophomeboy.com/products/tattoos-on-the-heart-100-100?_pos=6&_sid=619e3ea34&_ss=r

Katie’s Favorites

Nice neighbors

Pork rinds and caviar

Any Given Saturday on Netflix

Find Your People - Episode 96

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 96 is here! Mandee and Katie get caught up on all things baseball and look forward to the next seasons coming up. The Braves are getting harder to watch, so Mandee is convincing us all to be Cubs fans through the playoffs. Katie has a book recommendation for us that is a good read but not for the faint of heart and Mandee’s favorites have a theme that the girls will love. Thanks for listening in to the fun!

Katie’s Books

The Names by Florence Knapp

Mandee’s Favorites

Megababe https://megababebeauty.com/collections/all/products/body-dust

Natori bras

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/natori-feathers-plunge-t-shirt-basics-bra/8003131?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FBrands%2FNatori&color=254

And Just Like That

Find Your People Episode 95

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 95 is full of things that are totally obvious. Mandee is allergic to everything and Katie got hot at the beach. There are still a lot of fun things we did in the air conditioning and a lot of great things to discuss. Tune in this week for the chance to get caught up with our people!

Mandee’s Food

https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/05/any-kind-of-fruit-galette/

Katie’s Favorites

Time with friends who get your job

Crab Daddy’s - Grit fritters and bread pudding

Jurassic World Rebirth

Two Friends dresses and dropping another size

Viola’s in Red Fern Village for cute gifts

Find Your People Episode 94

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 94 is in the middle of wet sock season and we are not happy about it. Bugs, snot, heat, and sweat are making us rethink life choices these days. We managed to find some joy in catching up on our weeks and remembering some favorite teachers. We are thankful that this community is giving us a chance to take a break and laugh together.

Katie’s Books

Steve Berry - The Medici Return - Cotton Malone Series

Ron Rash - The Caretaker and The Waterfall

Mary Kay Andrews - Summers at the Saint

Emily Henry - Great Big Beautiful Life

Abby Jimenez - Say You’ll Remember Me

Taylor Jenkins Reid - Atmosphere

Liz Tomforde - Mile High - first in a series - SPICY

Mandee’s Favorites (or things she thinks are ok)

Watermelon

Ghia - lime & salt https://drinkghia.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=21492626765&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21492629462&gbraid=0AAAAACVV-JreMWzJruuNq3Djj-vXZq_XM&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuLDBhAOEiwAPtF0Vj9QEXZnA6jjU7VeDnhpK49t69t5fIDtqzfF597L_x0SjdiiAF3H8BoC52MQAvD_BwE

Canned wine

Mrs Myers tomato scented hand soap https://mrsmeyers.com/products/liquid-hand-soap-tomato-vine?variant=50673212358930

Find Your People Episode 93

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 93 is out! Mandee is back from her trip and it was all about the dog. Katie has learned a new skill from living in south GA, and it has to do with melons. It has been a quirky and fun week for them both. Tune in to hear about a great salad that is very versatile from Mandee and some returning shows to watch from Katie. Steer clear of the heat and find your people!

Mandee’s Food

Black Bean Salad

Can of black beans

Corn

Red bell pepper

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Cilantro

Lime juice

Olive oil

Cumin

Katie’s Favorites

Friends with solar power

Rhode lip - peptide lip treatment - rhode vanilla | rhode skin

Quarterback - Netflix

Somebody Feed Phil - Netflix

Grantchester - Prime

Find Your People Episode 92

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:14:49 +0000

Happy Fourth of July Week! Catch up with all Katie and Mandee have going on for the holiday (or not going on). They have some great favorites and food for you this week. Katie makes Mandee scrunch her nose up with her recipe, but if you love a peanut butter and banana sandwich, you will love it! In this uncertain and turbulent times, we are so thankful to have such great people!

Katie’s Food

Banana Salad (Pear Salad’s sassy cousin)

Banana

Mayo

Ground peanuts

Slice the bananas in 2 inch sections, cut lengthwise in half. Spread a dollop of mayo on each slice and top with ground peanuts. (you can use whole nuts)

Beautiful Briny Sea Salt - Campfire and French Picnic beautifulbrinysea.com

Verde Hot Sauce + Marinade – Red Clay Hot Sauce - great for fish and I put a splash in my tarter sauce, I also use their hot honey

Oliver Farm Artisan Oils-oliver farm artisan oils - local to Pitts, GA

Mandee’s Favorites

Friends and Neighbors - Apple TV

Mobland - Paramount +

Department Q

Good Hang

Fiddlers in SSI tuna bowl

Find Your People Episode 91

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:59:21 +0000

Welcome to this week’s episode of Find Your People! Mandee and Katie are back together and catching up on their adventures. Honey gave us quite a scare but everything turned out well. The Braves made Mandee sweat. It was a wild week and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Mandee’s Books

Brooklyn and Long Island by Colm Toibin

Richard Osman - Thursday Murder Club series.

Katie’s Favorites

Guilded Age is back!

Sylva/Dillsboro Favorites

Innovation Brewing - Food Trucks and great beer Afternoon Delight Blonde

Hawaiian

Meatballs Pizza - white mushroom

Cosmic Carryout - fries!!!! And the sweet potato black bean quesadilla

City Lights Bookstore and restaurant

Summer Tomato Sandwiches are back!

Find Your People Episode 90

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:44:53 +0000

Welcome to the 90^th Episode of Find Your People! It is as wild and wonderful as the rest of them. We are changing things up a little. Instead of just a food segment, we are doing books or food. We have gone through our entire family cookbook of recipes and new things that we are loving. And don’t worry, if we find something new and amazing, we will share it with you! We had plenty of baseball sadness and disappointment to talk about this week. And Mandee has lots of questions, but are there answers? Tune in to find out!

Katie’s Books

James by Percival Everett

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

Mandee’s Favorites

Jamie Golden’s insta - @jamiebgolden

Trader Joe’s daily facial sunscreen

Becasa - Maxi skirt https://shopbecasa.com/products/resort-maxi-skirt-grove-leaf

Naturium the Glow Getter Multi Pil Body Butter https://naturium.com/products/the-glow-getter-multi-oil-body-butter?_pos=1&_psq=Multi+oil+&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Find Your People Episode 89

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 89 of FYP is a great catch up with Katie after her big week and Mandee after she returns from Italy and gets settled back into normal life (if you can call any of our lives normal). We are so excited to welcome Ronnie back to the podcast and hope she finds a new home soon. We get updates on baseball and puppies and life as we share our journeys.

Katie’s Food

A new protein vessel

Trader Joe’s (or any other brand) hash brown patties

Toppings:

Cottage cheese, everything bagel seasoning, pickled red onion

Avocado, slow roasted tomatoes, grated goat cheese

Fried eggs, spinach or arugula (in frying pan), chili crunch

Frozen goat cheese! The revelation! Much easier to handle and you can use a hand grater to top dishes with it.

Pickled Red Onion - Quick Pickled Onions Recipe | Epicurious

Katie’s Favorites

Black Girl Shower Toc - LIFE CHANGING

People to follow - Terree Ann and taylorramsue

In the shower:

The power of the double wash

African Exfoliating Net Sponge | Handcrafted Beauty Tool - Bellanomi

Multi Oil Hydrating Body Wash - Glow Getter - Naturium

Native Body Wash | Vanilla & Sandalwood

Out of the Shower:

Witch hazel - Home - Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel

Vanilla Lotion | Shea Better Vanilla Cashmere Body Lotion by eos

Vanilla Bourbon Body Oil - FarmHouse Fresh®

Vanilla & Cream Duo - Body Mists – Phlur

Find Your People Episode 88

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

We’re baaaaaccccckkkk! Welcome to Episode 88 of Find Your People. It is catch up week for all things Italy and Graduation. Katie and Mandee are telling us all about their last two weeks as they traveled the world and finished at Candler. We get all of Mandee’s travel tips and hear how Honey is doing.

Mandee’s Food

What will you do at home that you had in Italy?

Middle part of garlic is indigestible - toss it

Homemade pasta - double zero flour

Pesto - use less garlic

Mandee’s Favorites

Calpak Backpack https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/terra-26l-backpack-duffel/juniper?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=21848217003&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=21848217003&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21848217003%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=118917827&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=shopify_US_6816932233274_40771055845434&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=21848217003&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21854733083&gbraid=0AAAAADHnXaE8AUI3_4dsGtisSkrhWOO7x&gclid=CjwKCAjwi-DBBhA5EiwAXOHsGYgqx38O4tw7DdaUXMJBihtsbDK1yGmj77aK0nAN20Qd2sUENzXqRBoCQr4QAvD_BwE

Sorel Sneakers - https://www.sorel.com/p/out-n-about-iv-low-womens-waterproof-sneaker-2088221.html?dwvar_2088221_color=165

Travel Tips

Buy passes to skip the line

Go on the smaller private tours

Tour the Colosseum and Forum in the morning

Find Your People Episode 87

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 87! We are so glad you found us! Mandee and Katie are getting caught up on all things baseball and college softball. We also get an update from Mandee on her upcoming trip and her sinus passages. Katie spent some days in Macon and just missed our friends filming next season of TrueSouthTV. Mandee gives us some great ideas for easy fixation meals and Katie tells us about shows she is watching and books she is reading now that she is done with her coursework.

Mandee’s Food

Current fixation meal -

Toasted sourdough

Top with cottage cheese

Chopped tomato and cucumber.

Menopause Smoothie

Frozen fruit

Spoonful of Greek yogurt

Chia Seeds/Hemp Hearts/Fiber

Milk or coconut water

Lime or mint

Fairlife protein shake

Frozen banana

Powdered peanut butter

Katie’s Favorites

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan - author of Crazy Rich Asians

The Four Seasons - Tina Fey - Watch it!

Conclave - Voldemort for the win

New season of Hacks

Find Your People Episode 86

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Despite a few technical glitches, Episode 86 is in the bag! We celebrate all things snot and finished coursework as well as talk baseball and the NFL draft. We may throw a little Pope draft in there for good measure. We check in with Honey and Mandee after their medical treatments and find some hilarity in the process. Thanks, as always, for being our people!

Katie’s Food

My Spice Rack

From Trader Joes:

Dips: Onion Salt and Ranch - just mix with greek yogurt

Flavoring meat and Veggies: Everything Bagel and Umami mushroom

Mexican food: Elote and Chili Lime

Margaritas: Chili lime is a lot like tajine so I put some in or around the rim of my margs

From Kinders:

Mexican Food: Taco Seasoning

Seasoning meat and Veggies: Cowboy Butter and Caramelized Onion Butter

Mandee’s Favorites

Banana Republic pants https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=694909031&vid=1#pdp-page-content

This Must Be the Place - Maggie O’Farrell

Justified on FX

Find Your People Episode 85

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:23:14 +0000

Episode 85 is a welcome ray of sunshine for Mandee and Katie. Mandee is still recovering and has set a goal of walking around and we are cheering her on while she reaches that goal! She also updates us on all things baseball. Katie is a little lonely while Honey is at the vet getting hear heartworm treatment, but she filled her time with a trip to the DMV which seems like a fruitful endeavor. Tune in for all the chaos and friendship this week!

Katie’s Food

Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

5-Ingredient Berry Cobbler | Caroline Chambers

Copeland’s Strawberries and Ice Cream - Pitts, GA

Mandee’s Favorites

Baggu Reusable Bags https://www.baggu.com/collections/reusable-bags

Cheap Readers https://a.co/d/hRFqAra

The Studio on Apple TV+

The Gabby Pettino doc on Netflix

Find Your People Episode 84

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 84 is here! Mandee is on the mend and catching us up on all things baseball and annoyances. Katie is trying to find her swimmies to keep from drowning at the end of the semester. We are both so thankful to have this space to find laughter and community!

Mandee’s Food

Sheet Pan Dinner

TJ’s frozen gnocchi

Italian sausage

Arugula

425 degrees. Gnocchi and sausage for 10 minutes. Add Arugula. 5 minutes.

Katie’s Favorites

Mid-Rise StretchTech Run Shorts -- 4-inch inseam | Old Navy

High-Waisted SleekTech Cargo Ankle Pants | Old Navy

MobLand on Paramount - Brosnan, Hardy, Miren

Masters Egg Salad with pickled red onions - make them! So easy!

Unruly Ladies League - Substack

Find Your People Episode 83

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:10:00 +0000

We’re back for Episode 83! Mandee is feeling, well… she’s feeling. And Katie is trying not to drown in end of the semester school work. We are so excited to share Honey’s DNA results and the closest anyone came was the 8% chow that is evident in the black on her tongue. Tune in to hear the full mix of breeds! We catch up on all things sports including the Final Four and the disappointing Braves. We also look forward to a weekend of golf and the Masters.

Katie’s Food

Viral taco bowl

1 lb ground beef

½ onion chopped

Kinders taco seasoning

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

Cumin, cinnamon, chili powder

Avocado

Cottage cheese

Hot honey

Coat sweet potato with olive oil and season with cumin, cinnamon, and chili powder. Roast at 425 for 25 min. Brown ground beef, onion, and taco seasoning. Portion potato and meat in a bowl. Top with avocado, cottage cheese and hot honey. I also added a little shredded cheese to the meat.

Mandee’s Favorites

Vicks Steamer https://a.co/d/iNkq8vA

The Residence

Love on the Spectrum

Baked by Melissa Tik Tok

Find Your People Episode 82

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Rain, sleet, snow or car trip… we are working to bring you new episodes of FYP no matter what it takes! This week Mandee has a great all week salad as well as some updates about her surgery from the car. Katie has had quite a day and fills us in on all things Honey and life. It is a wild one as always! Join us this week for Episode 82!

Mandee’s Food

Farro Fattoush - Caro Chambers

½ c farro

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

Dressing:

1 lg shallot, minced

1 lg garlic clove, minced

¾ c extra virgin olive oil

⅓ c red wine vinegar

Zest and juice of 1 large lemon

2 Tbsp dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients:

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 orange or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped

1 English cucumber, seeded and chopped

1 heaping cup fresh dill, finely chopped

1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved

7 to 8 oz feta

Optional Crunch - crumbled pita chips, chopped roasted pistachios or almonds, any sort of crouton

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add ½ cup farro and 1 lb chicken breasts. Cook 12 to 20 min or until chicken reaches 165 internal temp. Farro will take 20 to 45 min depending on the type. Pull chicken out of the pot and keep cooking the farro until tender. Chop the rest of the veggies and mix dressing. Dress and top with crunch options if desired.

Katie’s Favorites

Face Shield Flex SPF 50: Tinted Matte Sunscreen | Colorescience - I got it and I love it

Changing The World, One Purchase At A Time – The Happy Givers - subversive tshirts “Listen to Women Preach” “Love thy ____”

SPRING

Crowd source: favorite comfortable sandals/shoes for summer

Find Your People Episode 81

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

We are coming in on two wheels as usual for this episode! It is always a welcome relief to get together and catch up. This episode talks all things sportsball with the start of March Madness and the baseball season. Mandee gets us caught up on her life and travels and Katie is still reading about Jesus. Take a break from the business of life and join us for Episode 81 of Find Your People!

Katie’s Food

Old Fashioned Ingredients

Collins - Collins candied orange peel

Barsmith - Old Fashioned mixer

Shop All - Page 1 - Woodford Reserve - Woodford Cherries

Mandee’s Favorites

Amy Pohler’s new podcast - Good Hang - insta goodhangwithamy

Manoush Zomorodi - @manoushz; Note to Self; Ted Radio Hour

Running Point on Netflix

A Dual Inheritance - Joanna Hershow

Find Your People Episode 80

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:26:44 +0000

Welcome to our 80^th Episode! We can hardly believe it. A big thanks to everyone who has continued to listen. Spring break is in full swing for Mandee and the karaoke warriors of 30A and the adulting that Katie is doing on her break. We get all of the sports and Honey updates we can handle and even get a live buzzer beater score from the SEC Basketball tournament. It is a fun episode as always!

Mandee’s Food

I bought everything frozen at Trader Joe’s

Wild Salmon

Butter Chicken

Frozen Naan

Frozen Rice

Cauliflower Gnocchi

Frozen hashbrowns

Katie’s Favorites

The Pit on Max - Noah Wiley only needs to do medical shows

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Righteous Gemstones last season - Bradley Cooper as the original Gemstone is perfection

Bras & Lingerie That Make You Feel Real Good | Aerie

Find Your People Episode 79

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

It has been a wild and wonderful and stressful and hopeful week. Hear all about the good things and the hard things we have had going on. Get caught up on all things SEC baseball and basketball as we look forward to a great season of fun. Katie gives you two versions of a classic chicken recipe that goes along with our favorite brown rice (the dish not the type) and Mandee has some good favorites for us. Episode 79 is full of heart and laughter.

Katie’s Food

Chicken and ham

Original

Cream of mushroom soup

8 oz sour cream

Garlic salt

Pepper

Katie’s Version

Sour Cream

Greek Yogurt

Dijon Mustard

Onion Salt (Trader Joe’s)

Wrap the chicken in the ham. Cover with Sauce and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350.

Mandee’s Favorites

Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle

Trader Joes Body Butter - fragrance free

Find Your People Episode 78

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Nifty, nifty, look who’s 50! In our 78^th Episode we hear all about how Mandee celebrated her birthday! Spoiler alert, it was in the most Mandee way possible. Good friends, baseball, and good food. We are so thankful for our person! Katie has big news too with some destructive winds and a few new animals to report on. It has been a wild week at the Griffis house! We have some great food suggestions and fan favorite skin care!

Mandee’s Food

Whipped feta from Trader Joe’s.

Rotisserie Chicken with Trader Joe’s Tzatziki

Fan Faves - Everyday Sunscreens

From Casey - She wears both daily. She has very sensitive skin and everything else breaks her out!

Face Shield Flex SPF 50: Tinted Matte Sunscreen | Colorescience

sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 75 Mineral Sunscreen| skinbetter science

Find Your People Episode 77

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 77! We are recapping all of he music of the Super Bowl this week. We talk baseball and fake hair. We laugh and we roll our eyes at all the things happening in the world this week. Take a break from the craziness of the world and laugh a little with us.

Nex week we are starting a new feature, Fan Faves! For our first crowd source, hit us up with your favorite sunscreen for your face, please. We’ll report back next week with everyone’s picks!

Katie’s Food

Very Easy Chocolate Pie

2 squares unsweetened chocolate

1 stick butter

1 c sugar

2 eggs, beaten

9” pie shell

Melt butter and chocolate together in a heavy boiler over low heat. Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs. Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 375 for 25 min. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Mandee’s Favorites

How to Destroy Everything Podcast

Old Navy OG Loose Fit jeans https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=846874002&vid=1&autosuggest=true&searchText=Og+loose+fit&position=0&results=6#pdp-page-content

Long talks with honest friends

All Creatures Great and Small - BBC

Suleika Jaouad Substack - artist, wife of Jon Batiste

Find Your People Episode 76

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 76 is full of hope and laughs while the world goes insane. Mandee gets us excited about the upcoming baseball season while venting her frustrations about the healthcare system. Katie starts a new series about her adventures in a small town. And we have some great food and favorite suggestions to make you laugh and keep you fed and entertained. It’s a mad, mad world out there, so come join our safe space for some fun!

Mandee’s Food

Green sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch parsley, leaves finely chopped

1 bunch cilantro, leaves finely chopped

• 3 tablespoons capers, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup olive oil

Blend all. Dip veggies.

Katie’s Favorites

Will Trent

Wicked

You’re Cordially Invited with Will, Reece, and Leanne on Netflix

When the chips are down - we have each other’s backs

TicTok accounts of happiness - Beth, Kids building a fort, Doug’s Winter Party,

Bryce Harper’s cooking

Caudalie - Grape Water Moisturizing Face Mist - All Natural | CAUDALIE®

It is really cool to the touch when it goes on - Will be great for summer

Find Your People Episode 75

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:35:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 75! Katie and Mandee are keepin on keepin on. They are continuing to work and read about Jesus and do all the things. We found some great time to laugh and take a break from the small town life activities we have. Join us this week for a little bit of fun.

Katie’s Food

Protein Pudding

1 Box of Pudding (regular or sugar free)

1 Protein Shake

½ cup milk

Mix well and enjoy! DELICIOUS

Mandee’s Favorites

Casuals podcast with Katie Nolan

Furbish needlepoint pillows

Avene Cicalfate cream

Bombas Socks

Find Your People Episode 74

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

We’re back! Episode 74 is all about getting caught up and stories about the snow. We get updates on sports baseball and football. Katie tells us all about small town life and how much of a joy that has been. Mandee is getting over another round of the crud and hopes to continue feeling more human. We also talk all things reading and new places to go for tracking your books! We missed everyone and are glad to be back at it!

Mandee’s Food

Steel Cut Oats -

4 cups of liquid - I do half milk and half water

1 cup steel cut oats

Boil liquid then add oats and cover and simmer on low for 40 minutes, stirring frequently.

Katie’s Favorites

The Wedding People by Allison Espach

Hometown is back on HGTV

West Wing Rewatch

Bishops that speak the truth to power

My fireplace

Find Your People Episode 73

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 73. We have both been driving all over the south and are exhausted. But our time laughing and catching up was just the thing we needed. Katie continues to pack after a great first Sunday at her new church. And Mandee has a great list of favorites this week. Join us next week and find out where we are in the world.

Katie’s Food

I got nothing….

Pinehurst Diner – smalltown gem

Mandee’s Favorites

Another dog adoption

Christopher Reeves Doc

Aaron Rogers Doc

Lady of the Lake

The Barn

Find Your People Episode 72

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

After a beautiful Christmas week, Mandee and Katie are back! We get caught up on all of the sports and life events that happened over the Christmas break. Mandee gives us an update on Freddie Freeman’s adoption (the dog not the baseball player). Katie is officially done with her ordination paperwork and has basically written a dissertation. Thanks for all of the love and support our friends of the podcast have shown in 2024. We will see you in 2025!

Mandee’s Food

Roberto the soup https://www.newyorker.com/culture/kitchen-notes/the-many-lives-of-roberto-a-soup

Katie’s Favorites

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lomardo

Being Pampered for Christmas

Supportive People

Paramount shows - Lioness, Landman

Netflix - The Jackal

Find Your People Episode 71

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Merry Everything and Happy Christmas! Mandee and Katie are summing up all of the sports and Christmas music for the week. Tis the season! Katie is still writing about Jesus, so her brain is a little fried, but she got some great old family party recipes out of storage for us this week. Mandee has been driving all over creation for court dates and has a new podcast to share along with some other great favorites. If you don’t hear from us next week, don’t fret, we are giving ourselves a lot of grace this holiday season. Do the same for yourself! You are all so special to us and you are doing all the things. We are so glad you are here!

Katie’s Food - Classic Southern Christmas Appetizers

Cheese Ring

1 lb grated cheddar cheese

1 c chopped pecans

1 c mayo

1 small onion, grated

Black pepper to taste

Dash of cayenne pepper

Garlic salt to taste

Strawberry preserves

Mix all ingredients except preserves; mold into shape of a ring. Chill. Put strawberry preserves in middle of cheese ring. Serve with crackers.

Cheese Balls

2 lbs Velveeta cheese, softened

2 8oz cream cheese, softened

1 ½ tsp garlic powder

2-3 c chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. (use hands if necessary) - use only 1 c of the pecans. Shape into several balls & roll in remaining nuts on waxed paper. Makes 4 to 5 balls.

**You don’t have to add the nuts in the cheese ball. These also freeze well.

Whiskey Punch

2 12 oz cans orange juice (frozen)

2 6 oz cans of lemonade (frozen)

2 6 oz cans of limeade (frozen

1 fifth whiskey

2 lg bottles club soda

Mix all ingredients together.

Madee’s Favorites

Fresh Air - Jon Batiste and Washington Brothers episodes especially good.

Trader Joe’s - Jingle Jangle and holiday hash

John Rutter - Coventry Carols

ASO - Angels We Have Heard on High

Anthropologie Sale - 50% Off

Find Your People Episode 70

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:23:24 +0000

Episode 70 finds Katie and Mandee trying to make it through life and remembering what their names are. We get lots of sports updates as well as some good recipes and podcasts. Mandee gives the best reality check that we needed. Thanksgiving is closer to Christmas this year than most, so we are not just feeling rushed. We are actually rushing to get it all done! Give yourself some grace and have some fun this season. Fra, la, la!

Mandee’s Food

Christmas showstoppers -

Cheesegal’s snow globe drinks - You searched for snow globe - cheesegal.com

Paula Deen’s shrimp stuffed potatoes - Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes | Paula Deen

Smitten Kitchen’s Babka - better chocolate babka – smitten kitchen

Katie’s Favorites

Horse by Gwendolyn Brooks

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - Max - worth the watch

My Advent Calendars

Not Gonna Lie by Kylie Kelce

Padraig O Tauma - “Being Here” author - Podcast - Poetry Unbound

Find Your People Episode 69

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Episode 69 finds Mandee and Katie up early and trying their best and over peopling. Anyone else feel that way? You are not alone friends! We do catch up on all things football and Thanksgiving. We have some great favorites and an easy side dish. This community is bringing us joy this holiday season when it is hard to find elsewhere. Go out friends and find the people that bring you joy.

Katie’s Food

Richard’s Family Broccoli Casserole

1 can cream of celery soup

1 c sour cream

1 bag frozen broccoli

1 large carrot grated

Mix and cook at 350 for 30-45 min or until done.

I may add some chicken for a one dish meal.

Mandee’s Favorites

Letter from Berlin Substack. She also has a new book out Classic German Cooking

Instagram - wednesdaychef

Will & Harper – Netflix - you must watch it. It’s required

Sorel shoes - I have Chelsea boots and sneakers. Both were VIPs in London

Footwear for Women, Men, and Kids | SOREL

Santa’s White Christmas Barnie’s Coffee

Find Your People Episode 68

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:00:21 +0000

Welcome to Episode 68! Friends it is so good to be found no matter how far from home we roam. Mandee is celebrating Thanksgiving with her people while Freddie (aka Denis the Menace) is making life so much fun. Katie is spending time with her two and four legged friends in Macon for the holiday and the bowl and spoon made the trip down. Mandee and Katie have some amazing food and favorite options that will help you get through the holiday season in a variety of ways. We are so thankful that you have joined us and we are glad you are our people!

Mandee’s Food

Cloud Water - Amazon.com : Immune Support & Gut Health by Cloud Water w/Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Zinc & Prebiotic Soda, Flavored Sparkling Water Cans, Blood Orange & Coconut Flavor, Gluten Free, Organic, 12 Pk (12 FL oz) : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Katie’s Favorites

John Batiste - Beethoven Blues: Batiste Piano Series Part 1 - Thank the good Lord there will be more

TrueSouth – Season 2 Behind the Scenes

Bad Sisters Season 2

Purging - the books are done, on to the clothes

The importance of girlfriends

Find Your People Episode 67

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:51:50 +0000

Welcome to the unhinged version of Find Your People. Mandee and Katie have had full weeks and recorded this week’s episode after a full day of school and work. Watch out world! We get a sports update from Katie as she keeps us updated on all things boxing and college football. And Mandee, the world traveler, fills us in on her trip to London. We had a full week and can’t wait for you to hear all about it. Have a great week and Gobble Gobble!

Katie’s Food

Chicken Parm Sliders - it’s time to get the cookbook

Eggnog Pie

1 stick butter, softened

2 c sugar

3 Tbsp flour

1 c eggnog

1 tsp vanilla

3 eggs

1 deep dish pie shell – unbaked

Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well. Add flour and beat until smooth. Add eggs, beat until combined. Add eggnog and vanilla; beat well. Pour filling into pie shell. Bake at 400 for 5 min and reduce heat to 350. Bake an additional 45 min until set. I made homemade cinnamon whipped cream to go on top. Also good in coffee.

Russian Tea Mix

2 ½ c. Tang

.5 oz instant lemonade mix

(I have a hard time finding this and the tea, so I use the lipton lemon iced tea)

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp ground cloves

1 c. instant tea (I use the lemon tea)

2 c sugar

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Place in airtight containers. Use at least 2 heaping teaspoons in a cup of boiling water. (I use more) Also good with a splash of bourbon.

Mandee’s Favorites

Virgin Atlantic airlines

VEGER Portable Charger for iPhone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCKXZ37M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Old Navy Relaxed Car Coat https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=479501002&cid=55474&pcid=55474&vid=1&nav=hamnav%3AWomen%3AShop+Women%27s+Categories%3ACoats+%26+Jackets&cpos=5&cexp=2926&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D55474&cvar=26331&ctype=Listing&cpid=res24112015818493832749544&ccam=39975#pdp-page-content

Sorel Waterproof Sneakers https://www.sorel.com/p/out-n-about-iv-low-womens-waterproof-sneaker-%7C-292-%7C-6.5-195981506747.html?dwvar_195981506747_color=292

@davidgatepoet - IG

Time Shifter App - helps with jetlag

Thanksgiving Menu and Schedule - Google Docs

Mandee’s Thanksgiving Shopping List - Google Docs

Find Your People Episode 66

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Isn’t it good to Find Your People. Some weeks that’s about all you can say. Mandee and Katie share in the sorrows and woes of the loss of beloved national treasures and disappointments in politics. We pick each other up with all things sports and find laughter and comfort with food. Join us this week for episode 66 as we cherish our people.

Mandee’s Food

Smitten Kitchen Broccoli melts https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/02/broccoli-melts/

Smitten Kitchen Apple Cider Old Fashioneds https://www.facebook.com/reel/513088837392892/?referral_source=external_deeplink

Katie’s Favorites

Friendship jewelry - Evil eye bracelet Ojo 18K Gold Bracelet - Gold – 18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia stones – BaubleBar

Poets and Payers - Padraig O Tuama - Being Here Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love - Kindle edition by Ó Tuama, Pádraig. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

“The Saint” - movie with Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue - comfort in the classics

Music by John Williams - Documentary on Disney+

Amazon.com : Blonde Beard's Black Magic Buffalo Sauce - (Medium/Hot) - Gourmet, Award Winning Sauce With Black Pepper, Cajun & Garlic - Made With Real Butter - Great On Chicken Wings - Gluten Free (12 fl oz) : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Find Your People Episode 65

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

What would Jimmy Carter do? We ask that very question and get a great answer in Episode 65. Here’s a hint, it includes finding your people. We get all of the sports updates from Katie and Mandee as well as some great recipes and favorites. The best news is that Mandee has Netflix again and is bringing us some great watching ideas.

Katie’s Food

Two recipes from the new Caro Chambers Cookbook

Lemony Herby Turkey Patties (p. 78)

½ c fresh parsley

1 lb ground turkey

½ c panko breadcrumbs

½ c parmesan

1 large egg

2 tbs sour cream (I used greek yogurt)

1 tsp salt

Black pepper

2 garlic cloves

1 lemon zest

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Add all ingredients together except for olive oil. Make into patties. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side.

Frico Broccoli (p. 144)

1 lb broccoli

4 tbsp (½ stick) butter, melted

½ c parmesan cheese

¾ c panko breadcrumbs

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt

I squeezed the lemon that I had from the turkey patties in there as well.

Melt butter and add rest of ingredients. Toss broccoli on a sheet pan with the mixture and top with more parm if you want to. Roast at 425 for 12 minutes.

Sauce - I felt like the patties needed a sauce so I made one with mayo, greek yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice and some seasonings.

Mandee’s Favorites

Old Navy sweatshirt - https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=8382581020004&locale=en_US#pdp-page-content

Martha doc on Netflix

Monsters on Netflix

Find Your People Episode 64

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 64! It is a Freddie Freeman (the Dodger) love fest as Mandee talks all things World Series. She also give us some party tips from the The Cut’s new etiquette rules. https://www.thecut.com/article/tipping-rules-etiquette-rules.html Meanwhile, Katie has had her number called for car trouble on I-85. She has a new Hero and updates us on everything college football. Stay tuned until the end of a big announcement as well. We are so thankful for our FYP community and the support and laughter you all bring!

Mandee’s Food

Pumpkin Muffins with Cardamom Crumb topping

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026115-pumpkin-cardamom-crumb-muffins?unlocked_article_code=1.V04.pYXu.vRDQtRrO_ika&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

Katie’s Favorites

New Episodes of “Simone Biles Rising” on Netflix

Frances Valentine - NYC Fashion brand by Elyce Arons - TikTok @fvalentineny Instagram - francesvalentine - great follow - Elyce does an amazing OOTD that is always elegant and interesting

Madewell Tee - Whisper Crew Neck Tee | Madewell

Pearson Farm Pecan Time - Fresh Georgia Peaches & Pecans | Buy Online | Pearson Farm

New Beginnings

Find Your People Episode 63

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:23:26 +0000

Welcome to Episode 63 of Find Your People! Katie gets us all up to date on college football and all of the crazy calls and fake injuries that happened last weekend. Meanwhile, Mandee tok the podcast name seriously and found all of our people. She made the trifecta of celebrity sitings during her time in Nashville. She was in the same room with our favorite food writer, John T. Edge and his AMAZING artist wife Blair Hobbs while listening to our favorite artist, Jason Isbell. And on top of that she met Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson! We love our people and we love seeing our favorites! Thanks for listening!

Katie’s Food

What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking by Caro Chambers- cookbook review 5 stars

-Divided by time - Great because it helps with planning your week

-“Other tricks you can perform with…”

- gives you quick and easy things to make with a featured ingredient

- most with things you are familiar with (rotisserie chicken, Hawaiian Rolls, ramen)

-Every recipe has ways to adjust it to make it go further for a big family or a tip for substitutions

-Index is set up two ways that are actually useful

- by time at the front

- by need at the back “when you need to serve lunch” “when you need to take a meal to a friend” “one skillet/sheet pan meal”

-Just as much of a reference book as it is a cookbook - There was not a single recipe that I thought I couldn’t make

One-skillet Balsamic Mushroom Braised Chicken - why I picked it first - chicken tenders instead of full pieces - sounded like fall - adding mashed potatoes

Mandee’s Favorites

The most recent episode of Criminal - Valentine

Fountain Coca Colas

Hair Clips - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4RGCM7S?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Charger - Veger Portable Charger Amazon.com: VEGER Portable Charger for iPhone Built in Cables and Wall Plug, 10000mah Slim Fast Charging USB C Power Bank, Travel Essential Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Samsung More Devices(Black) : Electronics

Find Your People Episode 62

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 62 of Find Your People! We are in the thick of baseball playoffs and college football. Katie and Mandee keep us up to date on all the things. Will there be a subway series or a bicoastal baseball World Series? Will the Alabama fans move on from their coach wearing a t-shirt? We also have opinions on fall break crowds and wiener roasts. Tune in this week to hear all about it.

Mandee’s Food

https://www.howsweeteats.com/2024/04/roasted-chickpeas-with-tomatoes/

**Mandee served over quinoa and chicken

Katie’s Favorites

It is Advent Calendar time! Sales early!

Beekman 1802 - There's No Place Like Home Advent Calendar (beekman1802.com)

Olivier’s & Co - Advent Calendar Travel to the enchanting world of Oliviers&Co - Oliviers & Co (oliviersandco.com)

Hand-scooped Advent Calendar - Zotter Chocolates | Bean To Bar, Organic and Fair Trade Chocolate (zotterusa.com)

A Chef’s Table Noodles - Netflix

Rhiannon Giddens - New Music in November, Carolina Chocolate Drops - Cornbread and Butterbeans

High Potential - Kaitlin Olson

Find Your People Episode 61

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:27:41 +0000

Episode 61 is out! Katie and Mandee find hope and joy in a time of the many storms that we have experienced in the south lately. Follow the link below for a story of the helpers currently working in NC! We love a mule named Lil Wayne! It was a WILD Saturday in college football and Katie has lots of thoughts about the whole thing. Mandee gets us caught up on all things baseball and gives us some great favorites to read and to follow. Stay safe friends through this rough hurricane season! We are glad we found you and we hope we can give you a good laugh or two along the way.

Mules Navigating North Carolina's Impassable Roads To Bring Supplies To Communities Cut Off By Hurricane Helene (southernliving.com)

Katie’s Food

garlic parmesan chicken meatloaves - recipestasteful

I had some gruyere that I needed to use, so I added some of that.

I think I would use my square muffin tins for even smaller portions or make them into meatballs.

Mandee’s Favorites

Wright Thompson’s new book, The Barn

Horse - by Geraldine Brooks

The Natchez Trace - for real and the IG account

Soft Jeans - https://factory.jcrew.com/m/womens/categories/clothing/jeans/wide-leg-denim/wide-leg-paper-bag-denim-trouser/MF580?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=navy-bay-wash&colorProductCode=CB386

24 Hour set - https://quietculture.com/collections/bestsellers/products/take-pause-pant-set-jolly-bloom

Find Your People Episode 60

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The world may seem like it is falling apart all around us, but Episode 60 will make you laugh and give you hope in the midst of any storm. Mandee and Katie catch up on all the fun things and recap a wild week in the south. We love all of our people and hope you are safe and secure. Freddie also kept us in stitches as he tried to bake in the middle of the podcast. Mandee, as head of the Safety and Security Team, is watching out for all of our people. We are so glad you are here!

Mandee’s Food

Caro Chambers - Peanutty Pork and Brussels

1lb ground pork

1lb shaved brussels

1 tbsp sesame oil

1c chopped cilantro

4 cloves garlic

¼ c soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

1-2 tbsp sriracha

Toasted sesame seeds

Brown pork in sesame oil, add brussels and cook until soft. Use microplane to grate garlic and add finely chopped cilantro. Scooch everything over to the side then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, and sriracha. Stir until mostly smooth sauce forms before stirring everything together. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice or couscous cups or quinoa or whatever floats your boat.

Katie’s Favorites

Matlock - give it a try

Nobody Wants This - The romcom we have needed - Netflix

Agatha All Along - Great for Halloween - Disney/Marvel

Wolfs - Brad and George are magic together - Apple

God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Find Your People Episode 59

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the FYP Hurricane Party! This week we are hunkering down and waiting for Helene to ruin the end of our weeks. We are in our full fall rhythm of sports updates from Katie and Mandee. We both agree that ESPN needs to do more Ben the dog content. Katie circles back around to last week’s episode and suggests that everyone follow the Oxford, MS caterer Elizabeth Goulay Heiskell. And most importantly Mandee let’s us know that she is not, in fact dying. We are having a ball despite the weather. Thanks for tuning in for the fun!

Katie’s Food

Chicken Enchiladas

Rotisserie chicken

Gordo’s Cheese Dip

Trader Joe’s Enchilada Sauce

Greek Yogurt

Mexican spices (I use TJ’s cilantro lime and elote)

Mexican blend shredded cheese

Tortillas

Mix chicken, half the cheese dip (you will have to warm it up to pour it), enough greek yogurt and enchilada sauce to make your heart happy, season with spices to taste. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and put in a greased dish. Cover with more enchilada sauce and the rest of the cheese dip. Put some Mexican cheese on top. Bake at 350 for as long as it takes.

**Mandee suggested adding refried beans for more fiber!

Mandee’s Favorites

Puffs Plus with lotion

Vicks Vapo Rub shower tablets - Amazon.com: Vicks, VapoShower Plus, Shower Steamers, Eucalyptus Shower Steamer & Menthol Scent, Clean Dissolving Vapor Shower Tablets, Aromatherapy Shower Steamer & Shower Bombs, 12 count : Everything Else

Allegra D

Walmart Delivery

Find Your People Episode 58

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 58 finds Mandee in her sick bed and Katie fresh off of a zoom class. We are so thankful that no matter what state we are in, we get together each week to catch up and bring y’all along for the ride. This week we talk all things football and baseball. Mandee even did her own form of south Georgia carpool karaoke. We have some great favorites to share and a good and easy recipe for when you are in your sickbed and still need to eat.

Mandee’s Food

Sickbed Chicken Noodle Soup

Rotisserie chicken

Veggies of your choice (onion and celery)

Olive oil

Shaved carrots

Box of chicken broth

Egg noodles

Butter

Lemon

Italian parsley

Soften the veggies in oil while you pick the chicken. Add chicken and broth. Add a handful of egg noodles and a pat of butter. Finish with lemon and Italian parsley.

Katie’s Favorites

Hanes Comfortblend Men's EcoSmart Fleece, Pullover Crewneck Sweatshirt, 1 or 2 Pack, Sand-1 Pack, X Large at Amazon Men’s Clothing store

Wild and Distant Seas by Tara Karr Roberts

Slow Horses Season 2 and Bad Monkey on Apple

Elf Beauty - Halo Glow Liquid Blush Wand - Pink-Me-Up | e.l.f. Cosmetics (elfcosmetics.com)

Glow Reviver Clear Lip Oil - Crystal Clear | e.l.f. Cosmetics (elfcosmetics.com)

Find Your People Episode 57

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Episode 57 is here! Is anyone else frozen out of ESPN and ABC football because of the DirectTV/Disney grudge match? Mandee gives us some insight into the issues. Katie persevered Saturday and found a way to watch and bring us all of the updates including the sad news of Auburn’s loss. We wrap up our Olympic year with a celebration of the Woodall Family Gold Medals and one more Flava Flave sighting at women’s sports. Mandee muddles through her sorrow of the Braves and keeps us up to date on all the baseball happenings and we learn of Freddie the dog’s antics. It is a packed episode with lots of laughter, advice, and fun. Go find your people and listen in!

Katie’s Food

Baked Chicken Meatballs - The Almond Eater - with Mandee’s tomato sauce and protein pasta

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Meatballs (Better than Costco) - Wholly Tasteful - with edamame

Chicken Piccata Meatballs Recipe (allrecipes.com) - with angel hair pasta

Mandee’s Favorites

Chimp Crazy on Max

Wise Guy Soprano’s Documentary on Max

God of the Woods - Liz Moore

New season of In The Dark

Find Your People Episode 56

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We promise not to talk too much about protein in Episode 56 even though the journey continues! We get all the updates on the sports world this week from baseball to the Paralympics, to college football. Mandee has a great and simple recipe for us this week in food and Katie’s favorites are protein free. Don’t miss the guest host this week Freddie the dog as Mandee’s fostering journey continues to entertain and bring us joy. Thanks for finding friends with us!

Mandee’s Food

https://www.thekitchn.com/marcella-hazans-amazing-4ingre-144538

Katie’s Favorites

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker - like a thriller Kristen Hannah

Netflix Untold is back - Connor Stallions - sign stealing episode

Fall Guy - Peacock - Ken is still Kenning - watch the credits

@thebuttonladyus - Game Day buttons - “I Don’t Need You To Explain the Game”, “Classy til Kickoff”, “Shut Up, Gary”, “Sorry What I Said During the Game”

Find Your People Episode 55

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 55! Mandee and Katie have both been traveling. Mandee has gotten a dose of living with teenagers as well as a trip to Chi-town for some baseball and a Pink concert. Katie went to the mountains for some rest and some retreat before the start of her last year of her Masters! Time flies when you are having fun! Katie shares a high protein dish as she continues her quest to find and consume all of the protein and fiber she can stand. Mandee takes us back old school with her throw back book choices in this week’s favorites.

Katie’s Food

Spicy Tuna Salad - Slender Kitchen

Katie will make it this way - sliced cucumber, tuna, Greek yogurt, kewpie mayo, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce

Mandee’s Favorites

Netflix - Receivers

Books - On Beauty by Zadie Smith

In Cold Blood - Truman Capote

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

Toiletry Bag - https://a.co/d/hWGRuzz

Find Your People Episode 54

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:10:25 +0000

Episode 54 finds Mandee on the road again and Katie gearing up for her last year of school. We talk all things baseball and get a new player of the week. We give some great Atlanta eating suggestions that are both inside and outside of the Braves Stadium. Katie catches us up on Elvis day and her last Katie Day before she starts her studies. She also made a new friend! It is always the best gift to find your people!

Mandee’s Food

Redneck Chef’s Salad - add a ton of deli meat to your favorite salad so you get the fiber and protein

Favorites in the Battery/at Truist - Antico, Superica, Holman and Finch

Katie’s Favorites

El Ponce in Decatur

Meeting up with friends outside of zoom

Knowing when to call it quits on a book aka - you can’t always trust Southern Living - All Fours by Amanda July

Amazon.com : Protein2o 15g Whey Protein Infused Water Plus Energy, Blueberry Raspberry, 16.9 oz Bottle (Pack of 12) : Everything Else

Amazon.com: Kiala Nutrition Super Greens - Organic Greens Powder to Reduce Bloat, Support Gut Health, Boost Immunity, Healthy Digestion for Women - Antioxidant Support - Spirulina - Chlorella - Mixed Berry : Health & Household

Find Your People Episode 53

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Who else is having a hard time readjusting to life after the Olympics? Mandee and Katie go over all the sports happening and upcoming to make the transition a little easier. The Little League World Series has started and College football is right around the corner and we get a full update on the baseball season and potential playoff teams. Katie opens up about her weight loss journey and Mandee talks about college drop off. Episode 53 is full of laughter and supporting each other in all areas of life.

Katie’s Food

Quieting the food noise

Mounjaro and the hormones

Protein

Mandee’s Favorites

ESPN Daily Podcast

Rhythm Masters

Armchair Anonymous

Mookie Betts - On Base

Find Your People Episode 52

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is all Olympics all the time for this 52nd Episode! We breakdown all the fun that has been happening in Paris. NBC if you are listening we want more podium coverage but less close ups. Mandee has all of the great protein recipes for us today and Katie’s favorites include a matching set that reminds us of our fashions of 20… or 40 years ago. We are inspired and overjoyed and brought to tears by this Olympics and we hope you have found your people and are enjoying it as well.

Mandee’s Food

Dense bean salad Violet Witchel on Tik Tok

Pesto meatballs - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025376-chicken-pesto-meatballs?unlocked_article_code=1.BE4.-50F.NVmsKkbLOCFJ&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

Katie’s Favorites

Savannah Gutherie’s scarf game

Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller

I love this set so much I bought two

Amazon.com: SHEWIN Women 2 Piece Outfits Sweat Set 2024 Casual Long Sleeve Crewneck Shirts Matching Lounge Pants Sets Cozy Pajamas Tracksuit Loungewear Sweatsuit Fall Clothes Striped Blue White XXL : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry

Red Clay Strays - Album “Moment of Truth” Song “Wondering Why”

Find Your People Episode 51

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week marks one year of episodes and to celebrate we are talking all things Olympic, which I the reason we started this journey in the first place. What have been our favorite moments so far? What has made us cry? What sports do we think we could do and what sports would kill us? What are we most looking forward to? Tune in this week to find out! We also get to meet Mandee’s new foster, Freddie Freeman.

Katie’s Food

Ham and Cheese Sliders - Hawaiian rolls, ham, gruyere, mustard sauce - 350 for 20 min

Quiche Basic Recipe

1 c Hellman’s mayo

1 c milk

4 eggs

2 Tbsp Corn Starch

Herbs and pepper to taste

Add cheese to the mixture

**prebake the pie shell by putting it in a 450 oven for 5 min

Put whatever veggies or meat you want in the bottom of the prebaked pie shell

Ham, mushroom and asparagus, bacon and caramelized onion, spinach and feta

Add egg and cheese mixture and bake for 35-40 min at 350.

Mandee’s Favorites

Racerback Bra

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/triangle-lace-racerback-bralette/5374949

DWade commentating the Olympics

Documentaries - 30 for 30 on women’s national basketball team and The Redeem Team

Strawberry Mint Basil sparkling water from Whole Foods 365 Brand

Peach shrub - bourbon peach smash – smitten kitchen

Find Your People Episode 50

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Find Your People turns 50! What a great time we have had in all 50 of these episodes. Honesty and transparency about being women and all the things we love and struggle with have been the best part of having this place to meet our people. There is no better way to celebrate than getting ready for one of our favorite things, the Olympics. Stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and representing their countries gives us so much joy. Listen in this week to catch up on life and get a good primer for the Paris Olympics that start this week.

Mandee’s Food

Cracker Crumb Steak

Cubed steak

Saltines

Egg

Neutral oil

Crush two sleeves of saltines in a zip lock bag until very fine. Beat egg in a medium sized bowl and dip steak in egg then roll in cracker crumbs. Heat oil over medium high heat until cracker crumb dropped in the oil sizzles. Fry steak until done. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with flaky salt. Fight with your family over leftovers.

Smitten Kitchen summer ricotta with grilled veggies

https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/06/summer-ricotta-with-grilled-vegetables/

Katie’s Faves

A close circle of friends

J.Crew: Capitaine Shirtdress In Linen For Women (jcrew.com)

Kate Quinn - The Briar Club and The Rose Code

Hatch Chili Unexpected Cheddar Spread from TJ - seasonal

Find Your People Episode 49

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:02:46 +0000

It took 49 episodes, but Katie has officially lost it. She gets way too excited about bubbles. Yep, you read that right. Katie’s trip to Dollywood was a big adventure. Mandee stages an intervention for Katie and gets us all caught up on the Baseball Allstar break. We finally get another round of Mandee’s hot takes including trash bags and license plates. They are both so excited for the Olympics to start very soon! We are getting our schedules and our hearts ready for the flame.

Katie’s Food

Croque-Madame Recipe | Epicurious

French Vinaigrette with Shallots | Trader Joe's (traderjoes.com)

quiche lorraine – smitten kitchen

Mandee’s Favorites

Cooking with Levi on IG

JCrew Factory tanks https://factory.jcrew.com/m/womens/categories/clothing/knits-and-tees/ribbed-cotton/high-neck-ribbed-tank-top/MF247?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=blue-breeze&colorProductCode=BG877

Substack -

Alice Bradley’s https://alicebradley.substack.com

Recommended by Holly Burns

https://amymelissaestes.substack.com/p/rwrr-my-12-best-pieces-of-advice?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&utm_medium=email&r=aqb4k&triedRedirect=true

Find Your People Episode 48

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We are in the thick of many different sports this week and loving all of the stories coming out of the competitions. Baseball is interesting as always, Wimbledon is in full swing, the Ryder Cup Captain announcement kept the golf world on its toes, and Netflix is helping us prepare for the Olympics with Sprint and Simone. Mandee and Katie also have an honest conversation about how the world sees those of us who are single. We are often made to feel like the strays that are in need of rescuing, even when those people who include us never do. We are so thankful for this space to discuss these hard topics and find people who love and accept us. Go find your people, make a tomato sandwich, and join us next week as we start inching closer to our favorite sporting event!

Mandee’s Food

Chicken cutlet

https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/03/crispiest-chicken-cutlets/

Burst tomato galette https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/08/burst-tomato-galette-with-corn-and-zucchini/

Katie’s Favorites

The Bear Season 3 - cameos and the most beautiful stories

Decompressing – take time for yourself

Rook and other games – turn off the electronics and play games with your people

Tomato Sandwiches – the season is upon us

The Avett Brothers new self-titled album

Find Your People - Episode 47

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Happy Independence Day! Mandee and Katie talk about July 4th plans and pay homage to Katie’s grandfather on this special week. We talk all things Olympic Gymnastics as we get closer to the opening of the Paris Olympics.

Katie’s Food

French Dip Sandwiches

Chuck roast

Package of Au Jou

Provolone

Homemade Hoagie Rolls - The Best Soft and Chewy Bread Rolls – perfect for hoagies and sandwiches! (thekitchenwhisperer.net)

Mandee’s Favorites

Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callhan Henry

The Great Divide by Christina Henriquez

Becasa maxi skirt https://shopbecasa.com/products/resort-skirt-grove-leaf

Pop up thunderstorms

Find Your People - Episode 46

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Y’all the Texas College Baseball world is wild these days and Mandee and Katie have thoughts. Mandee spent some time at Auburn getting oriented and helping raise money for the Weimaraners while Katie got sunburned at the lake. Summer is in full swing! Join us for all the fun as we get ready for the Olympics in less than a month.

Olympic Moments:

Carson Tyler - Moultrie native heading to Paris. Link for shirts - https://form.jotform.com/240394924892164

Mandee’s Food

More peaches

Peach granita - https://lidiasitaly.com/recipes/peach-granita-2/

Grilled peaches with mascarpone - https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-white-california-peaches-with-almond-mint-pesto-recipe-1925340.amp

Casey’s Peach Delight - peaches, vanilla ice cream, cool whip - fold together and freeze

Overnight Oatmeal - https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/overnight-oatmeal

Katie’s Favorites:

Sunset Cruises – take a minute and breathe and enjoy the moment

Just For the Summer by Abbey Jimenez - 3rd book - reading the other two

Lake Street Dive and Lawrence - full album dropped

Siete Churros Strips - Churros Strips 5 oz - 6 Bags (sietefoods.com)

Find Your People Episode 45

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode is a great one for the storytellers. Katie updates us on all of the stories from the Tony Awards and brings back memories of HMFPIC from Len Berg’s in Macon. Mandee keeps us up to date on all things happening in the MLB and their history. We are especially excited about all of the good progress being made to correct the issues of race in the early years of baseball. We also start to tell the stories of the new Olympians for this summer’s games. We love these great stories and we hope you will as well!

Katie’s food - peaches

No Churn Ice Cream

Base - 2 c heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks

14 oz sweetened condensed milk

Vanilla

Pinch of salt

Mix flavoring into sweetened condensed milk and fold in whipped cream. Put in containers and freeze

Peach - Chopped 3 peaches and put as much juice in as I could get out of them (can add ½ c buttermilk as well)

Southern Comfort - great with pecan pie - 3 Tbsp bourbon - extra vanilla

Drunken Irishman - 3 Tbsp coffee, 4 Tbsp Baily’s

Butter Pecan - 3 Tbsp melted butter, 1 c pecans, extra vanilla and salt

Coffee - put 2 cinnamon sticks in the cream overnight before you whip it, 1 ½ c strong coffee

Goat Cheese Fig - 4 oz Goat Cheese, Roasted chopped figs, Balsamic glaze or honey (mix in after it is in the container and partially frozen)

Amazon.com: 25ct White Pint Frozen Dessert Containers 16 oz: Food Savers: Home & Kitchen

Peaches and Cream Dessert

1 ½ c flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 (3 ⅛ oz) boxes vanilla pudding mix (cook and serve, not instant)

2 eggs

1 c milk

6 Tbsp melted butter

Peaches chopped (reserve juice) or 26 oz can sliced peaches, drained

Topping

¾ c sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

Reserved peach juice

12 oz softened cream cheese

For the cake: Sift all dry ingredients. Mix all wet ingredients except for peaches and add to dry. Mix until well combined. Pour into a 9x13 greased pan. Add peach slices. For topping: Mix all topping ingredients. Spoon topping over the cake and peaches. Bake at 350 for 30-35 min. Serve hot or cold.

Mandee’s Favorites

Bitter Southerner t-shirt drop and all female edition

Thistle Farms jewelry

Proper House Moultrie

The Road to Rickwood podcast with Roy Wood, Jr

Find Your People Episode 44

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We survived an internet shut down and had so much fun catching up this week. Mandee updates us on all things baseball and shark attacks. Y’all be careful out there! Katie put together a list of all the great sports and theater happenings this weekend. We also get a cheese update and a reminder of bookshop.org A great way to support local bookstores.

Olympic Moment

Swimming Trials - Where to watch - updated schedule from NBC

U.S. Olympic Team Trials TV and streaming schedule | NBC Olympics

Mandee’s Food:

Homemade ice cream -

David Liebovitz Mint Chip - https://www.davidlebovitz.com/mint-chip-ice-cream-recipe-chocolate/

Pioneer Woman’s BlackBerry - https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a10222/blackberry-ice-cream-part-1/

Katie’s Favorites:

The Hitman - Netflix

White Collar - rewatch and possible reboot on Netflix

Hotel Nantucket - Elin Hilderbrand - just as quirky as you want your summer read

Steve Berry - Historical Fiction Adventure - starter book - The Amber Room

New Music from some of my favorites - Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Johnnyswim, The Dip

Account to follow - Famous Bachelors - an unprecedented look at the male mind

Chopt - Chopt Creative Salad Co. (choptsalad.com)

Find Your People Episode 43

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of FYP, Mandee and Katie are actually both at home and have a lot of sports watching to do! Get caught up on all things graduation and UMC conferencing. We are also putting a call out to the SEC and ESPN. Those of us here on FYP that love baseball would be much better commentators than the current line up and we are willing and able to help out. If nothing else, we have strong opinions and we all know how much Katie loves to give out Errors. Join us this week for all the things!

Katie’s Food:

All things Corn:

How Mom used to do it:

Boil in salted and sugared (1Tbsp) water for about 20-30 min.

Roasted:

Slather with butter and wrap in aluminum foil - cook at 425 for 30 min turning once

Fried:

Remove kernels off cob and saute in butter and bacon grease for about 8 min

Mandee’s version:

Wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds

Corn Salad:

2 12 oz cans of white shoepeg corn

¼ c diced onion

¼ c chopped and seeded cucumber (I use one seedless with the middle cut out)

1-2 seeded roma tomatoes, chopped

Dressing

¼ c sour cream

¼ c mayonnaise

2 tsp vinegar

½ tsp dry mustard

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

Mix dressing and pour over veggies. Chill and serve.

Mandee’s Favorites:

Nespresso + milk frother

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BMF600XL-Milk-Cafe-Frother/dp/B004RCNJ9Q/ref=asc_df_B004RCNJ9Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693383044070&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9295818120032523850&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011649&hvtargid=pla-329397215884&psc=1&mcid=168c4ca7c51934b19b65e34f78629e55&gad_source=1

TuckerNuck Sample Sale

Kim Richey - Every New Beginning Album

Find Your People Episode 42

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Mandee is on the road again for Episode 42, but never fear she has all of the baseball updates ready for us! The Softball College World Series is starting and the boys are not far behind. Katie catches us up on her summer reading and all the things that renew her soul. Summer is off to a great start and we love sharing it with you!

Mandee’s Food:

Cardamom - in your coffee

Finishing sugar

Katie’s Favorites:

Silverqueen and fresh strawberries - freshharvest.com

9 Produce Delivery Boxes For Fresh Fruits And Veggies (2024) - The Good Trade

Books I love:

The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis

Did you hear about Kitty Carr? By Crystal Smith Paul

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Poetry - Amanda Gorman The Hill We Climb from the Inauguration and Call Us What We Carry

Music I love:

Ashley McBryde Presents Linderville - Gospel Night at the Strip Club

Find Your People Episode 41

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 24 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Mandee might have kicked her router and knocked herself off the interweb, but we had a ball catching up this week! We are all in the college softball and baseball tournament world and looking ahead to the Olympics with the trials schedule. If you happen to be in Mandee’s neck of the woods, watch out! She has the ability to fine people that annoy her. We can’t wait to watch that unfold. Episode 41 is so fun!

Olympic Moment

U.S. Olympic Team Trials TV and streaming schedule | NBC Olympics

Katie’s Food

M&T Meats - Tammy’s chicken salad - what have I been doing all of my life without this deliciousness?

Peanut Butter Fudge

1 can white frosting

1 bag peanut butter chips

2 Tbsp peanut butter

Melt and mix. Chill. Cut and keep refrigerated.

Mandee’s Favorites

Kylie Kelce’s Commencement Speech

Pearson Farms - taking preorders and giving out free ice cream to anybody with straight A’s

Tru Fru - chocolate covered peanut butter banana bites

Homemade ant bait - https://theranchershomestead.com/homemade-ant-killer-mix-that-actually-works/#:~:text=It's%20amazing%20that%20something%20so,borax%20to%20a%20mason%20jar.

Find Your People Episode 40

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

FYP turns 40! Our 40th episode is full of celebrity stalking and hometown visits. Mandee lives her best day with Jason Isbell, Blooper and the Braves. Food and fun and Olympics abound.

Mandee’s Food:

Julia Turshen’s Substack

https://juliaturshen.substack.com/p/practical-advice-for-cooking-as-caregiving?r=2wp0a&utm_medium=ios&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaN0zW9qra9YJ9fEPCkLXY-KcALwNd-qA5iAeEK3PkfZUNKFUJkOmaqqVI_aem_AXpmYgzCAk7-QA-eEFQ97WcO8IBryNG8Sc01VymBd_s3l98bLu9fC9Nsj-NuqJBwqjVWNZEt10GqGCbY7fKYAmV1&triedRedirect=true

Caro Chambers Prosciutto Arugula Salad

Greek Meatballs

Katie’s Favorites:

Hacks - new season - Max - Jean Smart

Smartless - Marty Short and Steve Martin - 200th episode - laughed and cried

Makeup:

Benefit - Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil - 1 - Cool Light Blonde Goof Proof Waterproof Easy Shape & Fill Eyebrow Pencil - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

MoBeauty Setting Spray - MoBeauty by Mo Heart | Cosmetics | Set It Up Setting Spray (mobeautyshop.com)

Find Your People Episode 39

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Tell a friend to tell a friend… she’s baaaaaaack! Well, we are both back. A little haggard, a little tired, but thrilled to be back with our friends. We get caught up on all things baseball, the Met Gala shoe issue, and end of the school year updates. We have missed each other and our people. The fun has begun!

Katie’s Food:

Italian Sliders

King’s Hawaiian Rolls

Dijon mustard sauce

Provolone

Salami

Cherry Pepper Hoagie Spread

Wrap in aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 15 minutes

Dijon mustard sauce - I put this on chicken and fish as well.

Dijon mustard - TJ’s Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce

Mayo

Honey

Garlic powder to taste

Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce

Mandee’s Favorites:

Laundry edition- https://www.amazon.com/Indigo-Wild-Clean-Laundry-Frankincense/dp/B00F99VIUS

https://buffcitysoap.com/products/narcissist-laundry-soap

Salt and Stone Deodorant https://www.saltandstone.com/products/natural-deodorant?variant=42738010095866

Find Your People Episode 38

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Are we sane this week? Debatable… Are we home this week? Nope… But do we find grace and laughter when we record this podcast and share our lives, the good and the bad, with the friends we find here? Always.

Mandee’s Food:

Meal Train Suggestions:

Pioneer Woman Sour Cream Noodle Bake - Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe - How to Make Sour Cream Noodle Bake (thepioneerwoman.com)

Whole Foods Snacks - SKYR yogurt

Boulder Canyon Potato Chips

Katie’s Favorites:

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy - Apple TV

Lake Street Dive - New Album - 2 songs - Good Together

CRZ Yoga - Amazon - Lulu Dup

Optimist Hall - Charlotte

Find Your People Episode 37

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Katie has been living her best old lady life these days with her Amazon orders. We talked all things baseball and all things Olympics. We are 100 days out from the Olympics and looking forward to all things sports and America.

Katie’s food

Eating Healthy again

Cauliflower gnocchi from TJ

Lean ground beef

Rao’s sauce

I add a little cream cheese with chives and Quattro Fromage and some seasonings to taste

Mandee’s favorites

Peaches ‘N Diesel on IG @peachesanddiesel104

Wake Forest Baseball’s IG

Latest Season of Up and Vanished - in Alaska

PJ’s - Printfresh and Lake

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s new song - Purple Irises

Find Your People Episode 36

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is Master’s week here in Georgia and we discuss all the things we love about this southern tradition. Of course we update everyone on all things baseball and basketball as well. Mandee tells us all about her Chicago trip and then has to grab her headlamp and go to the stairwell. Spring in the south is serious, y’all! Listen in for all the updates and fun.

Mandee’s Food:

Master’s Food and Drink

Pimento Cheese, Egg Salad, BBQ and beer

How to make an Azalea, the unofficial cocktail of the Masters (golf.com)

Katie’s Favorites:

Music - New War and Treaty Single “Stealing a Kiss”

Sierra Ferrell

Lotions and Ointments - Amazon finds

Eos Shae Better Body Lotion - vanilla cashmere

Lucas Papaw Ointment

Natrium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash

Reef Tennis Shoes - www.reef.com

TV - Elsbeth - All roads lead to Macon - CBS/Paramount+

Find Your People Episode 35

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Mandee is off out in the world avoiding Atlanta spring break week at the beach while Katie is stuck at home, and she is not bitter at all. Join us to find out why Mandee is now obsessed with milkshakes and why Katie is lobbying to be best friends with Sanders. We go over our Easter menus and talk all things Caitlin Clark. Will we see her in Paris? We sure do hope so. And Katie is channeling her inner Mary Pinson and arranging flowers again.

Katie’s Food:

Squash Casserole - with a twist

6-8 squash, sliced

1 egg, slightly beaten

½ stick of butter, sliced

½ c mayo

1 Tbsp sugar

1-1 ½ cup cracker crumbs (I use 3 of the Fresh Stacks)

1 c grated cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Topping:

1 Ritz Fresh Stack

Enough cheese to make your heart happy

Cook squash until tender. Put egg, butter, mayo, sugar, cheese, salt, pepper, and cracker crumbs in a large bowl and mix. Add well-drained, hot squash and mix. Put in a greased 1 ½ qt casserole. Add topping. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

The twist - I add whatever goat cheese I have in the fridge and a squirt of sriracha.

Mandee’s Faves:

At Capacity - Substack Holly Burns - Nothingbutbonfires on insta

Anthro Somerset Maxi - The Somerset Maxi Dress: Shirt Dress Edition | Anthropologie

Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter

Find Your People Episode 34

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It has been a wild and crazy week for Mandee and Katie. There has been stomping and 2:30 am pruning in a bathrobe and pitchforks being hurled around. Chaos has been the rule and not the exception these days and it has made for some great podcast fodder. This week we also get let down by Auburn and MLB shenanigans and encouraged by Vandy.

Mandee’s Food:

Dad’s Pimento Cheese -

1lb Hoop cheddar, shredded

Enough Mayo - start with a cup and go where you feel lead

Diced, jarred pimentos

Shrimp Sea Island (Miss Gladys McKinnon)

5lbs shrimp, boiled and deveined

10 mild white onions, sliced into thin rings

Dressing -

1 pt olive oil

¾ pt good cider vinegar

1 large bottle capers

Season to taste with salt, sugar, tabasco, and Worcestershire

Into deep, flat pan, place a layer of shrimp, then a layer of onions, alternating until ingredients are consumed (?).

Mix dressing ingredients thoroughly and pour over shrimp. Cover and place in ice box (or a fridge since it’s no longer 1943) 12 hours before serving, stirring at intervals.

To serve, lift out of dressing. Place on a large platter and decorate with crisp lettuce leaves or parsley. Serve with toothpicks.

Brown Rice

1 c. rice

2 cans beef consommé

1 stick butter

1 small can of mushrooms

Preheat oven to 350 - melt stick of butter in a 9x13 pan as the oven preheats; then add rice and soups, and mushrooms cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Don’t burn yourself when you take off the foil.

Dixie’s Mama’s Pimento Cheese

1 container of regular Palmetto Cheese

1 container of spicy Palmetto Cheese

I container of pepper jack cheese spread from Publix Deli.

Combine and enjoy.

Katie’s Favorites:

Palm Royale - Apple TV

Hill House - Hill House Home

Skin Care - Beekman 1802 | There Is Beauty In Kindness

Avene - Cicalfate Cream - https://www.aveneusa.com/cicalfateplus-restorative-protective-cream

Going without makeup and feeling confident

National Park Service Instagram

Find Your People Episode 33

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Mandee and Katie have been traveling the south and have all kinds of tales to tell. Katie had an adult Spring Break in Highlands, NC and Mandee went to SSI for a very important southern tradition. Auburn had a mixed bag in Nashville and Katie is insulted by the Vandy whistler while basketball kept her sane. Join us for all the fun and the friends in this week’s episode.

Katie’s Food:

Highlands, NC

Hotel: 200 Main

Mountain Fresh Grocery - Mountain Fresh Grocery (mfgro.com)

brioche french toast with stewed apples

Eggs and bacon

Pancakes as big as my head

Four65 Woodfire Bistro+Bar - Highlands NC Restaurant | Four65 fig and shaved brussel sprout pizza

The Stubborn Bull - The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek (the-stubborn-bull.com) calamari, pork belly, patatas bravas, goat cheese cheesecake with lemon and blueberry compote

The Ruffed Grouse Tavern in Highlander Mountain House - The Ruffed Grouse Tavern – Highlander Mountain House warm bread and soft butter, beef tips in blue cheese fondue, guinness cake with jameson caramel sauce

Mandee’s SSI Restaurant Finds

Fiddler’s https://fiddlersat410arnold.com/

The Nest https://thenestssi.com/

Mandee’s Favorites:

Blooper - Braves - most especially Blooper and Stone Duvall

Vino Verde - Broadbent from Portugal also, Burch’s fave from TJ’s Esperal

Our friends listening to our podcast and telling us about it

Find Your People Episode 32

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is an KenOscar world and we are just happy to be living in it. Join us this week as we talk all things Oscars, Ken, sports and sportsmanship. Throw in a couple of beds falling and you have a look into a day in the life of Katie and Mandee. Mandee continues to help us with our journey to eat enough protein in our Find Your Food segment. And Katie has some great follows and shows in her Favorites.

Mandee’s Food:

Still trying to get that protein -

Siggis yogurt

Chobani yogurt drinks

Fairlife core power - chocolate

Grab The Gold Bars https://grabthegold.com/collections/snack-bars

Katie’s Favorites:

Meredith Hudkins - wades through the chaos - @meredith_hudkins

LTK App

She’s Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You - Chrystal Evans Hurst

The Gentlemen - Guy Ritchie at his most Guy Ritchie - Netflix

Full Swing Season 2 - Netflix - LIV vs PGA

Find Your People Episode 31

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This week we talk all things sports. Baseball, football retirements, and basketball. Katie corrects some of her podcast misinformation. We also have a long discussion about eyelashes. If you don’t get them from Jesus, do you really need them at all?

Katie’s Food:

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Cups

2 10 count whomp biscuits

2 lbs breakfast sausage, cooked and drained

6 eggs, beaten

1 lb grated sharp cheddar

Ground Mustard

Onion Powder

Pepper

Salt

Combine eggs, sausage, cheese and seasonings. Mix well. Spray muffin tins well and press one biscuit in each cup. Fill with sausage mixture. Bake at 350 until cheese melts and biscuits are brown. About 15 minutes.

**I have friends who are vegetarians and I make them a couple before I add the sausage to the egg mixture. I sometimes add one more egg for them. They love them without the meat!

Mandee’s Favorites:

New hobbies - vinyl

Planning a trip

Ann Patchett - This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage. Made me want to be a writer and a nun.

Find Your People Episode 30

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Life can be rough at times. Might as well get a baseball update and a good laugh with your people. Mandee keeps us updated on all of the Vandy boys playing ball right now. Katie keeps us up to date on Auburn and their quest for basketball success. She also tells a harrowing tale of a medical procedure and we hear all about her mental health reset day. Couldn’t we all use one of those right about now?

Mandee Food:

Rancho Gordo White beans https://www.ranchogordo.com/products/alubia-blanca-de-san-jose-iturbide

Roasted White Beans and Broccoli https://www.shutterbean.com/2019/roasted-broccoli-and-white-beans/

Alison Roman’s Pot of Brothy Beans https://anewsletter.alisoneroman.com/p/brothy-beans-video

Katie Favorites:

The New Look - Apple TV

The Recipe – Podcast from Kenji and Deb with Smitten Kitchen

Hello Edward by Napolitano

Whole Foods Cheese Section

Find Your People Episode 29

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Mandee had a birthday and shares the goodies that she celebrated with this week. Katie reminds us to keep kicking, but not too high. We are getting back in the swing of baseball this week. Two Freddie Freemans and Spring Training were top of the list. Of course with the full moon out, the recording cut off at the very end, but our faithful IT department, JT came to the rescue and we still have the audio for y’all to enjoy! Welcome to the hot mess that is Find Your People!

Katie’s Food:

Hot Ham and Cheese Pinwheels | Ham and Cheese Roll Ups Recipe (kevinandamanda.com)

Mandee’s Favorites:

Slow Horses - Apple TV

Ron Perlman - Mr and Mrs Smith which reminded me of Sons of Anarchy

John Moreland

Avene skincare - Gentle Skin & Body Care | Avène USA (aveneusa.com)

Find Your People Episode 28

Mandee Caldwell and Katie Griffis — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The week that Mandee and Katie are both having required tons of laughter in Episode 28. Can Katie really be an Olympic synchronized swimmer? Will she be able to teach the drivers in Atlanta to use their blinkers? Will Mandee be in person or just a hallucination? Listen in to find out. It was a wild one.

Mandee’s Food:

Whole Foods Favorites -

Sales - great deals on wine and cheese; Prime discount

Spatchcocked whole chicken

365 brand frozen pizza

Regional Specialties - camellia beans, super local products

Beauty products - big sale in March

Katie’s Favorites

Lent - letting some things burn so other things can grow - mantras with friends “You are loved and you are worthy of love.”

Croghan’s Bracelets - Goldbug Birthstone Cuff Bangle (croghansjewelbox.com) Croghan's Jewel Box on instagram

Vogue Runway app

Dunkings commercial and merch