Welcome to your quick summer dinner dream! It honestly doesn’t get much better than this. Though a crisp glass of ice-cold rosé, a chilled beer with a lime, garlic bread grilled until perfectly charred, or an extra ball of burrata would all be welcome additions. There was a time I wasn’t a pesto fan. Looking … Read more

Hello summer Friday! It truly feels like the best day of the week. CREATING This past week Jess from Plays Well with Butter visited, and we had a fantastic time. She helped with photos and recipes and came up with a brilliant cocktail idea I’ll share soon. We made pizzas for dinner, styled a large … Read more

I know, I know — blood orange coffee cake! I have a serious thing for blood oranges. I also have a major coffee cake habit. After making a cranberry sauce coffee cake recently, I was craving another — enter this blood orange coffee cake. Part of the appeal? That vibrant pink glaze. Honestly, the color … Read more

Friends, I am beat this week — tired, stressed, and overwhelmed. Send a pound of bacon and a bottle of wine. A cleaning person would be nice too. I wanted to share some of my favorite finds from around the blog world over the past seven days. (Yes, I just cringed at the phrase “blog … Read more

I wish every summer Friday felt this relaxed. EATING I’m repeating my tomato toast — it’s simple and truly that good. DRINKING If you haven’t tried the whipped coconut cream cold brew I shared this week, put it on your list. I’ve been craving one ever since; it’s so refreshing. For a cocktail, these watermelon … Read more

This blueberry muffin baked oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead cozy breakfast. It’s finished with a crunchy cinnamon streusel and loaded with juicy berries — satisfying, comforting, and full of flavor. New year, new breakfast ideas! This blueberry muffin baked oatmeal is hearty, delicious, and keeps you energized through the morning. A sweet cinnamon streusel on … Read more

These crispy, cheesy chicken tacos are dreamy — seasoned chicken thighs tucked into tortillas that wear a melty, crispy cheese jacket and finished with a quick pico de gallo. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight. I’m sharing the trick behind one of our favorite dinners. These tacos quickly became a staple at our table … Read more

Everything on this week’s menu looks absolutely delicious! What are you planning to make this week? What to Eat This Week Crispy potato arugula pizza — a crunchy, savory pie topped with peppery arugula that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Grilled chili-lime chicken tacos — bright, tangy, and slightly smoky tacos that come together … Read more

Thank you all so much for entering the giveaway! The winner is commenter Beth Cook, who wrote: “I think the most memorable moment was my father moving into an assisted living home with hospice services. You just think your parents will be around for a long time to enjoy their retirement years and their grandchildren. … Read more

Relive your childhood with these rich peanut butter and jelly bars. They deliver an indulgent PB&J experience in every bite. I binged on peanut butter and jelly throughout preschool and kindergarten, then spent years avoiding the combo. In high school I rediscovered that simple joy—and last night I fell in love with it again. These … Read more