Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 07/09/2026THE VIBES WE NEED, and no better time for them. LFG! 020
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 07/09/2026It’s Labor Day, and the unofficial start of Fall (as far as I’m concerned, it’s officially official), so it’s time for summer fruits to make way for apples and such. To kick things off, I’ve made this lovely apple cider sourdough loaf, which makes the best toast of all the times. 130
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 01/09/2026It’s September 1, so no matter what the calendar says, it’s f’n fall. 020
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 31/08/2026Spent the afternoon organizing my closet and… I think I may have a problem. 5170
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 31/08/2026We had a most excellent time taking a focaccia class at The Bread Room (Chestnut Street in ye olde Philly) last night. If you’re looking for a fun night with friends (this is a top-tier date night activity), this is a solid option. 040
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 16/08/2026It’s peachy peach season AND it’s Sunday, which means a special brunchy breakfast vibe. So, it’s peach cobbler scones. Sweet PA white peaches kissed with just a bit of cinnamon-sugar baked into the tenderest biscuit dough you ever ate. PEAK summer. 000
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/08/2026I was a little bummed I missed out on last night’s corntacular, BUT… we (along with 80,000 others) caught the Foo Fighters show at the Linc and holy WOW. I’ve seen them many times and they never disappoint. 080
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 13/08/2026We are at the Linc tonight for non-Eagles reasons and I cannot express how ready I am for football! E-A-G-L-E-S: EAGLES! 030
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 09/08/2026These MFers provide entirely too many opportunities to use this all-timer from @longwall26.bsky.social. 0225
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 31/07/2026This mercifully baseball-free Thursday was date night at our house, and it was a good one! There was cherry-berry and stracciatella bruschetta, hand-rolled pici, and Sicilian pistachio cake with pistachio gelato. Better than having an existential sports crisis for three hours. 130
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 25/07/2026Who’s pitching tonight? Is it this new kid, Keller? Inquiring minds want to know… 230
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 23/07/2026On one hand, this game has been ASS. On the other, I got to spend a beautiful evening in a beautiful ballpark with this beautiful man. 130
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026Because I have my priorities in order, I’ve got a couple of Philthy food finds. Stopped by Bull’s and grabbed tonight’s specials: a Big Back Burger (a smoked burger with pork belly and cherry pepper relish with melted Gouda) and jerk chicken nachos. Both rock-solid awesome. 020
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026It’s a beautiful night for Phillies baseball. Bracing for the Aaron Nola Experience ™️. 040
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026A hummingbird on one of my butterfly bushes and monarchs, just emerged from their chrysalises (which I want badly to be chrysalii), that we raise each summer. :) 040
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 22/07/2026Is there nothing Jimothy cannot do, no place he cannot go? 030
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 19/07/2026I don’t often go to movies anymore. Not in the theater anyway. They’re too expensive and the lion’s share of movies aren’t worth shelling out $50 or more. What does this have to do with a cookie? 230
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 15/07/2026This is the slowest game in baseball history, and it’s chock full—to overflowing—of America (so much America) but the fireworks were pretty spectacular, I’ve gotta say. 1111
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 15/07/2026All-Star stat for Marshy: Wets his hair up to 15 times per day. I love him so much. 030
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 15/07/2026Introduction of the National League mascots. I think Mr. & Mrs. Met were booed louder than Willson Contreras was last night. 000
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026Scenes from the MLB All-Star Game (still on the lookout for 🍑). 170
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026Schwarber World Series. Felt like the right choice after last night. :) 020
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 14/07/2026Tonight, it’s the Derby and Pasta alla Nerano. The perfect summer matchup. 130
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 12/07/2026Juiced some oranges so I could enjoy a lovely faux-mosa this morning. You know… for reasons. 140
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 12/07/2026Me, reading Lindsay Graham’s obituary ::Clap, clap, clap, clap your hands:: 020
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 11/07/2026This year marks the 10th annual Fight B.A.C.K. (that’s the Bags Against Cancer Kegger) cornhole tournament to raise money for Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County. 64 teams, more than $10K raised. A great cause that I’m proud to be a part of. 030
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 04/07/2026Good morning, friends. I hope everyone has a peaceful and happy 4th. And? GO PHILS! 010
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 30/06/2026While we’re wallowing in Nola-induced misery, let's talk about dessert. I made this tart yesterday and am easing my Phillies woe with a slice right now. It's got almond praline in the bottom, a light biscuit sponge, fresh apricot confiture, and whipped vanilla ganache. Tasty. 351
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 28/06/2026Not me making Korean fried chicken + waffles for brunch today. Absolutely indulgent? YES. Do we deserve that? Also YES. 020
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 28/06/2026It's pizza night over here, and I've got two beauties on deck. One is roasted pineapple, bacon, and jalapeño (I'll make my case for this controversial pie in a few), and the other is shaved fennel, garlic, and sausage. Both are made with slow-risen dough that I started on Wednesday. 5221
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 26/06/2026Simply the most unhinged baseball of all the times (laudatory). 0102
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 25/06/2026My feed from last night, bottom of the 9th with two outs and two strikes… AGAIN. I heckin’ love you people. 030
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 21/06/2026A beautiful day for a paddle on the [MIGHTY, MIGHTY] Schuylkill! 040
Melissa Case @startabuzz.gobirds.online · 21/06/2026Made a proper Father’s Day breakfast with bacon, dippy eggs, and these lovely pickle biscuits (layers for days!) Husband has heard from all his kiddos, is lazily watching the U.S. Open, and is a happy boy. 250