Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a savory Dutch baby with slow-roasted tomatoes, plus a street corn pizza topped with chili-lime chicken, grilled feta with chimichurri and pistachios, and our final Summer Fridays post of the season. There’s a new weekly menu and a fresh look inside a week in our life, … Read more
I have a longtime obsession with fruit and cheese. I absolutely love the combination — it fascinates me. There aren’t many fruit-and-cheese pairings I don’t love. Even banana and cheesecake feel right together. Over the years I’ve mixed blueberries with unexpected partners — basil, bacon, breakfast pastries — and it usually works. One summer I … Read more
I live for a fall cheese board—and this one tops the rest thanks to bourbon crackling caramel. This board is all about contrasts: creamy, salty cheeses paired with a sweet, crackling caramel and smoky honey roasted pepitas. It’s a simple idea that feels elevated and perfect for autumn entertaining. We haven’t done a huge cheeseboard … Read more
Oh my gosh. Summer is officially here and I’m inexplicably excited. I even washed an old pair of Arden B white cropped pants from 2007 last week to prepare for the season. They’re still in a wrinkled heap at the edge of my bed, but it’s the thought that counts. Two things I will never … Read more
…for most of 2017! We’re excited to share that a new little pumpkin will be joining our family this Fall. If you’d like more updates and thoughts about pregnancy and parenting, there are additional posts on the baby page. Thank you so much for being here! xo
This summery menu is off the charts. Simple, flavorful meals for the week ahead—easy to make and perfect for warm weather. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Start the week with a playful potato chip frittata — a fun twist on breakfast for dinner that’s salty, crispy, and satisfying. Next … Read more
This is one serious flavor bomb.
Some days I crave a simple, satisfying bowl that delivers big flavor over fresh greens.
Okay, fine — that’s most days. Even if the vegetable part sometimes gets edited out.
Luckily, today is one of those days, and this salad is exactly what I needed.
Cinnamon chip scones, coming right up! I got this scone recipe from a friend’s sister and it’s absolutely delicious. I’ve said before that I’m not usually a big pastry or scone fan — pastries can be too bready and scones often run dry — but these are different. Imagine a scone with real cinnamon flavor … Read more
This hot lobster dip is bubbly and cheesy and topped with crunchy potato chips! Always a huge crowd-pleaser and feels wonderfully fancy. Let’s send summer off on the most delicious note. This lobster dip is a perfect warm-weather treat. A bowl of this with a sliced baguette and a chilled glass of wine is all … Read more
This Wendy’s copycat Frosty looks almost too good to be true.
These homemade firecracker popsicles are a refreshing summer treat — Ashley, one of my closest friends, has been on a roll with recipes lately and these are a must-try.
The blueberry cheesecake pie is gorgeous, and the entire “Desserts for Dudes” series is packed with delicious ideas.
Smoked chicken with chipotle-peach and bourbon barbecue sauce has already made it onto my weekly menu — it’s smoky, sweet, and irresistible.
Summer shandy beer floats are a simple way to upgrade warm afternoons — my summer just got better.
Spicy grilled shrimp quesadillas with smoky avocado cream sauce are on my list to make immediately — bold flavors and creamy finish.
BBQ Hawaiian pizza quesadillas combine sweet pineapple, savory bacon, and melty cheese — quesadillas done in a whole new way.
