Five years ago, there was a girl who had no idea what to do with her life. Really — she had no clue. Five years to the day, 1,826 days ago, she felt restless and incomplete. The future looked both impossibly far away and oddly hurried, and she feared she would never find her place … Read more

It’s Easter weekend! This week has been incredible — thank you for making it so special with the launch of Easy Everyday. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, you can order the book. There’s also a big giveaway on Instagram and another giveaway taking place in our Facebook cookbook club. I shared the … Read more

Say hello to the most beautiful little cup of love. OH MY GOSH is right. These are decadent chocolate pots de crème—small cups of rich chocolate bliss that feel fancy but are really just pure comfort in a spoon. The flavor combination here is everything: deep dark chocolate that tastes like hot cocoa, finished with … Read more

Since I gave you a 14 hour recipe yesterday, today I thought we’d make something a bit quicker. This one’s more like nine hours. The good news: you won’t coat your kitchen in flour, dig dough from under your nails, or scrape melted butter from your oven. Instead you can toss everything into a pot, … Read more

I need answers. Do you fall asleep with the TV on? Are you married, single, or living with a partner? I’m conducting a little informal research for a study I’m starting: How High Is The Divorce Rate Between Couples Who Fall Asleep With the Television On. If you’d like to contribute, keep reading. Over the … Read more

It’s the return of summer Fridays! If you’re new here, Summer Fridays are our weekly virtual coffee dates where we chat about what we’re doing, loving, craving, watching and more — and take a true summer Friday. This is the seventh year in a row for these posts, and I’m so glad they’re back. They’re … Read more

This is the perfect meal in our home. We have chicken to please Mr. How Sweet. And wine to enchant my taste buds. Marriage is all about balance and compromise. About a year ago, Mr. How Sweet became a little obsessed with sangria. I had been telling him for years how delicious it was, but … Read more

Here are my top 25 favorite Kentucky Derby recipes—yes, 25! These are the recipes we love most for Derby weekend, from classic pimento cheese and mint juleps to a pretty strawberry rose tart. Mix and match to build a delicious spread for the Run for the Roses! I’m excited to share some of my favorite … Read more

When I spotted Honeycrisp apples at the store yesterday, I was so excited I could have burst. My plan was simple: caramelize them. Well, that…and maybe eat a few slices with a mountain of bacon. Don’t ask. This parfait was new to me. A few weeks ago Brittany made a quinoa parfait that looked so … Read more

These chili lime salmon bites are smoky, savory, and buttery—tender salmon chunks seared to a crisp exterior, served over a refreshing, crunchy mango slaw. Perfect for warm weather dinners or any time you want a light but satisfying meal. Who wants something cooling for dinner on a hot day? These chili lime salmon bites are … Read more