Online - September 25, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Your mission if you choose to accept: Make it a good one.

COOK
The Foodcommander
What: Quick, easy, and fun cooking lessons. The mousse au chocolat recipe is divine.
Why: Obey those in positions of authority.
Where: Online at foodcommander.com.

GO
Operation Nice
What: Blogger whose goal in life is “to be nice” posts reader-submitted acts of kindness.
Why: It’s a special op.
Where: Online at operationnice.com.

MAKE
Mixwit
What: Just because you threw out the boom box doesn’t mean you can’t make mix tapes. New site enables you to create cute custom e-mixes and e-mail to friends.
Why: Resurrect the BFF 4 Eva ’92 gem.
Where: Online at mixwit.com.

USE
Umbrella Today
What: Enter your zip code and the handy site will tell you with a simple yes or no if you need to plan for inclement weather.
Why: Rain check.
Where: Online at umbrellatoday.com.

LISTEN
Acid Tongue
What: Rilo Kiley front woman Jenny Lewis’s second LP features catchy melodies and cameos from Elvis Costello, She & Him, and Chris Robinson.
Why: You could use more tongue.
Where: Online at amazon.com.