Hi! Happy Saturday — I hope you’re enjoying this long holiday weekend. We kicked off ours with an impromptu zoo visit yesterday and had such a wonderful time. I love spending these weekends with our little family. Last night I updated a number of items in my SHOP — I added favorites on sale, a … Read more

Ugh. Sorry? Not really. We all know I’m anything but sorry. Beer marshmallows are one of my favorite things, and I thought they could only get better by swapping beer for bourbon. So I made bourbon marshmallows. I made them on a Friday and let them sit overnight. The next morning all I could think … Read more

This easy artichoke dip is the perfect party appetizer — cheesy, hot, bubbly, and full of flavor. It’s packed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, lemon and parmesan. Serve with baguette slices, crackers, pita or fresh vegetables. It’s dip season — appetizer season, cheesy dip season — whatever you call it, this is the kind … Read more

Say hello to my new favorite spread: chia jam. Blueberry and lavender — who knew they’d be such a perfect pair? This combination is unexpectedly lovely, floral and fruity at once, and best of all, you can make it in minutes. I’ve been obsessed with fresh lavender lately. I bought a huge potted plant this … Read more

It’s officially dip season. Dip season is that stretch of parties, potlucks and holiday get-togethers when you need something better than a store-bought cookie tray or another bottle of wine. You want an appetizer that feels thoughtful but is easy to transport and impossible for guests to stop eating. Enter this roasted butternut squash spinach … Read more

I have a few thoughts. Not many, but a few. First, I’ve discovered that I prefer looking at pears more than eating them—unless they’re caramelized. In that case I can’t wait to stop looking and start eating. Second, one of our local shops now stocks whole grain baguettes. This thrills me because it saves a … Read more

And I’m pretty serious too. Ugh. I know — this feels a little out of character for me. But don’t you want to bite into that cherry? Full disclosure: I’d been in California all week, surviving on quinoa and bean burgers among other things. I knew I’d be traveling until late that night, and a … Read more

Late last summer I made buffalo chicken burgers that were a hit. They were so flavorful that even I, someone who doesn’t rely on chicken, loved them. And Mr. How Sweet — who absolutely needs chicken (no question), who jokingly calls himself a chicken connoisseur, and who would happily be hand-fed chicken in his final … Read more

There are some days I wish Mr. How Sweet could cook. And by cook, I mean make something other than ground turkey, eggs, English muffins with peanut butter, and Trader Joe’s orange chicken. I also wish he would stop snoring like a jet engine and start seeing expensive shoes as an investment, but that’s another … Read more