Happy New Year — hard to believe it’s already 2026! This week on the blog I shared a selection of favorites to kick off the year, including my collection of make-ahead lunch ideas and a comprehensive healthy dinner planning guide for 2026. I also rounded up my top discoveries from 2025 and posted everything I … Read more

I’ve always loved apples in every form—hot, cold, shredded, baked, even in salads (as much as I can love salads). When I spotted apple nachos in the latest Taste of Home, I couldn’t stop thinking about them. They’re the perfect snack: a crisp honeycrisp apple topped with a little chocolate, peanut butter, shredded coconut and … Read more

This cake is pure bliss. It may look simple, but it’s truly special. Think of it as cornbread dressed up as cake, with a generous crumb topping that elevates every bite. I convinced my husband Eddie to try it by calling it “cornbread with a crumb topping,” and he loved it — so much that … Read more

I’m so glad you’re enjoying Summer Fridays! Chat with me below and tell me how your June is going so far. EATING With peaches finally coming into season, I’m adding my one-pot peach basil chicken to the menu. It was a surprise hit last summer — simple, flavorful, and perfect for warm evenings. Last night … Read more

Hey hey summer Fridays! You’re the best. CREATING I’m mapping out the rest of 2018. I hadn’t revisited the goals I set at the start of the year until recently — I’d been making progress but hadn’t taken a close look. Now I want a clear plan for the months ahead: what my ideal day … Read more

I can’t even begin to describe how much I adore this quiche—my love for it is unabashed and total. Every slice is a cheesy, herb-filled mouthful of flavor. It’s layered and balanced, with bright bursts from the tomatoes, salty prosciutto, tangy goat cheese and fresh herbs all working together. I used to be a quiche … Read more

This cauliflower potato soup is everything—cozy, comforting, and full of flavor. Finish each bowl with crunchy chipotle bacon and fresh chives for the ultimate winter meal. Another winter day, another soup—because soup season never ends. I can’t be stopped. Soup forever, please. This recipe combines cauliflower and golden potatoes, blended until silky and rich, then … Read more

Welcome back to Summer Fridays! Let’s make it feel like a mini vacation, shall we? Creating My ideal summer morning is one I’ve been imagining for a while. I’m naturally a morning person and love setting a calm and joyful tone for the day. Beyond morning pages, exercise, or lemon water—although those are part of … Read more

Hi! Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I continued my annual Thanksgiving series. I shared maple mustard green beans, brown butter cornbread with cranberry butter, maple marshmallow twice-baked sweet potatoes, cranberry cinnamon whiskey sours and chai pear crisp. If you want my kitchen essentials for Thanksgiving, that post is packed with helpful recommendations. It’s … Read more

The best fall drink recipes are here! From coffee and tea to punch and sangria, mocktails and hot toddies — these recipes are ideal for the season. Bookmark this post: you’ve hit the fall drink jackpot. Autumn has arrived, and with it comes the season for cozy, spiced, and celebratory beverages. Below is a carefully … Read more