The Weekend Reset | November 7

by Tanya Kelker November 7, 2025

Hey Heyyy,

It’s Frrrrrriiiiiiddaaaay and the weekend reset is HERE! The vibe is soft life with a side of champagne!
You’ve given all week to your work, your people, and your goals. Now it’s time to give something back to yourself.

Here’s your curated lineup for a weekend that feels like a slow exhale equal parts self-care, style, and soul.

🎬 TO WATCH

The Paper (Netflix)
Smart, witty, and perfect for winding down after a long week.
Press play, light your candle, pour your favorite drink, and ease into the moment.

🍳 TO COOK

Salmon Rice Bowls – A layered bowl made up of tender jasmine rice, glazed teriyaki-style salmon bites, Asian cabbage slaw, fresh creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber. Then for a final finishing touch everything is drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo. It’s a flavor explosion all in one spicy salmon rice bowl recipe!

Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe Ingredients

Vegetables: coleslaw mix, green onions, ginger, garlic, avocado, cucumber
Seasonings: soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, mirin, honey, salt and black pepper
Thickener: cornstarch
Base ingredients: salmon, jasmine rice, sesame seeds
Fats: mayonnaise, olive oil

How to Make Salmon Rice Bowls

Cook rice according to directions on package.
Mix sriracha mayo: Mix together mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl. Transfer to a small resealable bag.
Make the slaw: In a large mixing bowl toss together coleslaw mix, green onions, rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Season lightly with salt to taste. Set mixture aside.
Make the salmon sauce: In a small mixing bowl whisk together remaining 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, the ginger, garlic and cornstarch until mixture is well blended (cornstarch should be dissolved). Set aside.
Cook salmon: After cutting fillets, dab salmon pieces dry with paper towels, season with pepper only. Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
Quickly spread salmon pieces out evenly in skillet pan. Let sear on one side only until salmon is nearly cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add sauce: Whisk cornstarch mixture once more then pour over salmon. Cook, gently tossing for about 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture is thickened.
Assemble bowls: Layer cooked rice into serving bowls. In sections top with salmon, the slaw veggies , avocado, and cucumber. Sprinkle over sesame seeds then cut corner from spicy mayo bag and drizzle over.

Reference credit here

📚 TO READ

Sometimes I Trip on How Happy We Could Be by Nichole Perkins
A soulful, witty reflection on love, identity, and Black womanhood — it reads like a deep talk with your wisest friend.

Grab your copy here

🎧 TO LISTEN

🎙 Podcast: Therapy for Black Girls — “How to spend time Alone" Session 412: How to Spend Time Alone

🎶 Playlist: Weekend Wind-Down (Erykah Badu, Victoria Monét, Alex Isley)
Set the mood for cleaning, cooking, or simply vibing in your robe.

📍 TO VISIT

Mistletoe Marketplace – Mississippi Trade Mart (Nov 6 – 9)
It’s one of Jackson’s most beloved holiday shopping traditions — a stylish kickoff to the season with over 100 vendors, festive décor, and local charm. Whether you’re there to shop, sip, or just soak in the holiday spirit, it’s the perfect reason to get dressed up and step out.

🎟️ Tip: Go early Saturday morning to beat the crowd and grab a latte at the on-site coffee bar.

Brunch & Beats @ Cultivation Food Hall
Saturday 12 PM – 4 PM
Live DJ, good food, grown energy. Slide through solo or bring your girls either way, you’ll leave refreshed.

🍽️ TO EAT

Elvie’s (Belhaven)
Your treat-meal of the week. Champagne, soft lighting, and the kind of brunch that reminds you you’re the main character.

🌿 YOUR WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

Be soft. Eat well. Move slow. Live beautifully.
Tag @bodypartystudios on Instagram and show us how you’re resetting this weekend.

💗 See you next Friday for another Reset.
—XoXo Tanya K.

Team Body Party