The Friday 5 🖐️: Homemade Sorbet, Summer Pants, New Diet Science & More

You don’t need a diet label. You need this. (And maybe a bowl of sorbet.)

May 16, 2025

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Did you know if you blend up a small bag of frozen fruit with some lime juice, you’ll have the best sorbet of your life?! It’s all below.

Also, it’s almost tomato season. Every year I debate growing tomatoes (…am I really saving money? Probably not, but it’s fun and a hobby that doesn’t involve my phone) and every year I go for it. This week, I’ve got fresh finds for your kitchen, your closet, and your business.

Here’s this week’s Friday 5…

What’s Inside:

A 5-minute frozen treat you’ll make all summer
New science on the best diet (spoiler: there isn’t one)
My go-to summer pants that still look brand new
When and how to plant your tomatoes
A sneak peek at the content system I swear by

1. Making: Easy Raspberry Mango Sorbet

AKA Easiest Fruit Sorbet (No Churner Needed)

Homemade Sorbet is one of those easy recipes that’s almost too good to be true. You’ll need:

✔️ Frozen fruit (frozen raspberries and frozen mango really shine here)
✔️ Maple syrup or honey
✔️ A food processor (or blender, just be careful not to over blend)

Blend it up and you’ve got a vibrant, refreshing sorbet that tastes like summer. I like to add a squeeze of lime juice for brightness, but lemon works, too. It’s naturally sweet, dairy-free, and the perfect clean treat.

→ Grab the recipe

2. Finalizing: The Diet Debate

Let’s settle this once and for all: there is no one “best” diet. So you can stop looking for it.

Dr. Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., a leading professor of medicine and director of nutrition studies at Stanford, was recently on The Huberman Lab podcast to share what his decades of research have revealed. His team has compared ketogenic, vegetarian, vegan, and omnivorous diets, and the conclusion is clear:

👉 Humans are highly adaptable.

We’ve been marketed to from every angle that there’s one perfect way to eat. But the truth is that different people thrive on different eating patterns, and the same human can thrive on multiple eating patterns.

What all the science agrees on is this:

🚫 Eliminate or dramatically reduce ultra-processed food
🥦 Prioritize whole, real foods
💚 Eat in a way that supports your body and lifestyle

Michael Pollan said it best: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. Then go live your life.

3. Wearing: The Pants of Summer

I’ve tried a lot of linen pants, and these are the ones I keep coming back to—I’ve had a few pairs of these linen pants for over a year now (and they still look new!)

Compared to higher-priced options (I tried the Athleta pair), Quince wins hands down. The white Athleta ones were see-through (returned immediately), and the black pair didn’t hold up.

Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand that cuts out the middlemen and brings us luxury goods at affordable prices. These pants are lightweight, breezy, and perfect for warmer months—plus they pack beautifully for summer travel.

I also love my Cotton Fisherman Sweater in Navy … it’s just like the Jenni Kayne one but 1/4 the price.

→ Get them here with free shipping

4. Planting: It’s Time for Tomatoes!

If nighttime temps in your area are staying above 50°F, it’s time to get those tomato plants in the ground.

Here’s how to set them up for success:

🍅 Tomatoes need deep planting. Bury them so part of the stem is underground—this encourages stronger roots.
☀️ Tomatoes love sun, so choose the spot in your yard that gets the most sun.
💧 Water consistently and don’t let the soil dry out completely.
🌿 Use compost to boost your soil’s nutrients and give them room to grow—whether it’s a deep garden bed or a large pot on your patio.
Unlike herbs or leafy greens, tomatoes are heavy feeders and need more space. Give them support with a cage or trellis, and you’ll be picking tomatoes all summer long.

5. Opening: The Multiplier Method 🚀

This Sunday, I’m opening the doors to The Multiplier Method—my step-by-step content system for creators, coaches, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to stop winging it online and start building serious momentum.

If you’re creating online content and want a clear plan that actually grows your business, sign up for the waitlist to be first in line.

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Happy Friday!

Elizabeth

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