I’m feeling chatty today. Let’s talk about something a bit annoying. I’ll start. Coming home from vacation is the worst. The moment you leave that sun-soaked bubble of relaxation and return to regular life feels like a cruel joke. I wish someone would rename “vacation” to something less misleading—like “A Brief Glimpse of Ideal Life … Read more

I’ve mentioned it before, but Mr. How Sweet is a huge fan of sweet potatoes. In fact, they rank among his favorite foods, coming only after chicken and steak. Speaking of chicken, there’s a tic‑tac‑toe‑playing chicken at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh that he’s been talking about for weeks. He says he wants to see … Read more

Happy weekend! How are you all doing? We’ve been enjoying spring — despite the surprise snow — so I needed this bright rainbow of fruit to cheer things up. This weekend we’re laying low as we prepare to travel. We also have one of my closest friends’ birthday to celebrate. I’m still figuring out the … Read more

And in more words: I finally made a pie. Here’s the thing: to make a pie you really have to commit. No half-hearted “I’ll try” or “I hope it works” — you need to own it. Decide, with absolute clarity, “I am making this pie.” That mindset changes everything. You may remember I once declared … Read more

Friday fries — yes, please. If there’s ever a perfect time for fries, it’s Friday. Or Saturday. Or Sunday. And, for me, sometimes Thursday. No apologies — fries are worth it whenever you can have them. These fries are the companion to the coconut curry mussels I shared recently. If you think parmesan garlic fries … Read more

I made you a pie. Well, okay — I made the filling. I bought the crust. Pie crusts aren’t my thing (remember when I tried?). Way back I shared a chocolate chip cookie pie I found on a yellowed scrap of newspaper in my mom’s recipe box. It tasted like a giant chocolate chip cookie … Read more

Easiest butternut squash chili for Monday, coming right up. Comforting, nourishing, and simple to make—this butternut squash chili checks all the boxes. It’s a hearty vegetarian bowl that warms you up, reheats well for lunches, and is packed with satisfying ingredients like pinto beans and quinoa. I love having a warm lunch option that only … Read more

I’m excited to share a vegetable recipe that feels more like an indulgence than a side dish. They hardly seem like vegetables—they taste far too decadent for that label. This was my first time making hollandaise, believe it or not. I wasn’t sure I even liked hollandaise for a while, but I finally tried it—and … Read more

These grilled honey mustard chicken skewers are incredibly tasty—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Packed with fresh garden vegetables and coated in a honey-Dijon marinade, they’re perfect served over jasmine rice for a family-friendly dinner everyone will enjoy. If you love honey mustard, this is for you. Smoky and tender, these skewers are loaded with … Read more

This grilled corn and crab pasta salad captures summer in a bowl — bright, crisp and perfect for warm weather. Serve it at a BBQ, bring it to a party, or enjoy it for lunch or dinner. Truly delicious. I’m calling this the year of pasta salad. Today’s recipe is a sunny, summery lump crab … Read more