If you were to pie me in the face, it would technically be breakfast.
At least for today.
Here’s my take on breakfast.
I love breakfast, but I wouldn’t say it’s always my absolute favorite. Truthfully, every meal is my favorite at some point, but dinner usually takes the top spot. Lunch ranks lowest for me because it often feels like an interruption—I end up grabbing leftovers or something quick. If I’m going out for lunch, though, then lunch is suddenly the best.
I hereby declare this combination the trio of love. All of my favorite flavors come together in one vegetable dish. Seriously — the brussels, the bacon, and the mustard. It’s everything I love in one side. Maybe I’m finally learning to appreciate vegetables. Maybe I’m not. I still have moments of “ugh, veggies” quite often, … Read more
If you’re tired of apple cider cocktails, try a Pomegranate Aperol Spritz. Tart, fruity and citrusy, it’s bright, refreshing and a perfect fall sipper. Prettiest cocktail on the block today! I’ll take an Aperol spritz at every happy hour from here on out — it’s beautiful, crisp and endlessly drinkable. If you love fall flavors … Read more
This halloumi pomegranate salad is the perfect starter for holiday meals. Bright, flavorful, and festive: salted honey-roasted walnuts, jewel-like pomegranate arils, crisp halloumi “croutons” and a spiced orange vinaigrette make this one of the best starter salads around. I’ll take a big plate right now, please. Salad on Thanksgiving can be hit or miss. Traditional … Read more
Hey — it’s Friday. Time for a donut. It’s also the perfect day to be a little lazy, do some online shopping and count down the minutes until quitting time. So I’ll keep this short and spell it: d-o-n-u-t. Full disclosure: I usually don’t love cream‑filled treats — donuts, cookies, Twinkies, pound cakes — they’re … Read more
This Thanksgiving Cobb Salad is piled with crispy pancetta, roasted squash, pomegranate arils, apples and more. It delivers crisp texture and bright, fall flavors, finished with a warm maple-bacon dressing. I have one more Thanksgiving recipe for you this week — a salad that feels special enough for the holiday but simple enough for a … Read more
Earlier this weekend, Caitlin posted that she was eating red velvet pancakes. What? I’d never heard of them before and was instantly curious. I stopped what I was doing and searched for these red velvet pancake wonders. What I discovered changed everything. Cake isn’t usually my first choice — unless it’s outrageously chocolatey, with layers … Read more
Hello on the first summer Friday of August! EATING Keeping things light after vacation, I’m focusing on easy, flavorful meals. This weekend I plan to make a slow roasted tomato farro salad—hearty but fresh—and I’ve been craving a Thai avocado salad for something bright and creamy. For lunches next week I’m leaning toward a Mediterranean … Read more
Remember the banana coconut muffins? They might still be my favorite muffin of all time. These blueberry coconut muffins are a very close second. I don’t love blueberries quite as much as bananas — obviously, since blueberries are full of antioxidants and that breaks my personal rules — but the blueberry-coconut pairing is seriously delicious. … Read more
Back in the summer of 1996, there were only three things you could find me doing. I spent hot afternoons watching scary movies with my best friend when no one else was home, baking in the sun on back decks and lawns while hoping a neighbor would invite us to swim, and blasting “Strawberry Wine” … Read more