Hello and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared gorgonzola steak lettuce cups, easy pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, a collection of recipes for Mother’s Day weekend, and a hot honey & bacon whipped goat cheese dip. If you’re planning for the Kentucky Derby, I also rounded up a selection of recipes perfect for … Read more

I have a thing for dried cherries. Let’s call it a mutual relationship. Speaking of mutual relationships, that’s how Mr. How Sweet’s best man described their bond at our wedding. It was odd, and I’m grateful I have the video to remember it by. Dried cherries always remind me of vacations in Northern Michigan. We … Read more

This is how I do it—step by step. The best part about browning butter is that you don’t need softened butter. If you, like me, don’t have much patience, you can start with cold, room-temperature, or softened butter—any will work. I prefer unsalted butter, but that’s a personal choice. I add the butter to a … Read more

I wish I could make this for everyone I love. I want to make this for the friendly woman I see at yoga who I secretly want to be friends with. Every time she tries to chat before class I smile, nod and look away because I’m shy — especially when I’m in spandex. This … Read more

Let’s talk about your dinner tonight. It’s Monday and many of us default to the “start-the-week-right” routine: plain salads, steamed veggies, or some bland, health-focused meal that feels more like punishment than nourishment. You tell yourself no beer, no wine, and definitely no cheese, because a disciplined Monday will somehow set the tone for the … Read more

I wanted to share a quick update: I’m taking part in Nicole Culver’s Food Entrepreneur Summit from May 31 to June 8, and I’m so excited about it. A few weeks ago we recorded a video interview where I talk about avoiding the comparison trap on Instagram and Facebook, pushing through creative ruts to make … Read more

Here’s a roundup of delicious finds and creative inspiration I can’t stop thinking about. If you love new recipes and clever ideas, these are worth bookmarking. An incredible collection of popsicle recipes that covers everything from classic fruit bars to inventive grown-up flavors. Highlights include s’mores popsicles, coconut-and-rum pops, and Vietnamese coffee pops—so many tempting … Read more

My dreams are coming true!! Pink beer. Okay, hold your horses. And your massive eye roll. Maybe don’t close this tab yet — trust me, it’s worth a try. If you like watermelon, fruity beer, lemonade in your beer, and icy drinks on hot days — yes, yes, yes and yes. If that’s you, we … Read more

Here’s the situation. Your Thanksgiving stuffing should include two kinds of bread. Yes — two. It gives you contrast in texture and flavor, and it’s the kind of indulgence that belongs on the holiday table. Because let’s be honest: you’ll never have too many carbs, bread, or starches at Thanksgiving. The more bread, the better. … Read more

Humor me for a moment while I talk about sugar and water. I had planned to share a chicken recipe today, but it’s Monday — and for me that means coffee. Simple as it is, this needed to be discussed. Homemade syrups deserve attention. I made a classic vanilla bean syrup, a cinnamon brown sugar … Read more