If you follow our What We Ate page, you may have noticed that last week Mr. How Sweet and I had buffalo chicken sandwiches for dinner one night. That meal was a repeat from when Mr. How Sweet cooked for me one Friday night after deciding he wanted to make dinner — which, if you … Read more

Happy Saturday! How is your January going? If you need dinner inspiration, take a look at this collection of 280 dinner ideas for the year. I reference it constantly. There’s also a list of lunch ideas for the year with 100 options to keep your midday meals interesting. This week on the blog I posted … Read more

If you want colorful glass vases that match your décor or table setting, you can make them yourself in an afternoon. The technique is straightforward: a little patience, a few supplies and the right paint colors. Because the paint is applied to the inside of the bottle, the exterior remains smooth and sophisticated—no obvious “crafty” … Read more

Welcome back to Summer Fridays, the best kind of Friday there is! EATING After an amazing seafood-filled trip to Nantucket, I’m craving more of the same. I’m planning another lobster grilled cheese and especially a summer shrimp-and-charred-corn carbonara—both perfect for late-summer meals and inspired by everything I ate on the island. MAKING On the menu … Read more

All along, I intended to tell you about this linguine. When do I ever stick strictly to the title? Not often. Still, this time I genuinely meant to talk about the pasta. Instead, I went upstairs to wash my face and get comfortable to write what I affectionately call my ridiculous little blog. As I … Read more

With this weekend feeling like the unofficial start of summer, it’s the perfect time to think about warm-weather treats and picnic-friendly dishes. Whether you’re scrambling to plan a Memorial Day spread in a few hours or you’ve been collecting recipes for weeks, here are crowd-pleasing ideas that are easy to prepare, flavorful, and ideal for … Read more

It’s that time of year again. Last season I shared a huge collection of football-friendly recipes, and now I’m back with another round of game-day inspiration. I genuinely love every recipe on this list and can’t wait to cook just because it’s football season. I also consider this the season of naps — is there … Read more

Hello Friday! Here’s what the weekend looks like! EATING The best-ever baked beans are a must — they’re unbeatable. Also check out my complete 4th of July recipe guide for menus and ideas. And don’t wait to make the broccoli slaw — it’s quick, bright, and perfect for summer gatherings. DRINKING Bubbly jam margaritas are … Read more

Hello and welcome — thanks for stopping by during this unusual time. This week on the blog I shared a delicious sweet potato and quinoa hash, along with super-easy baked pantry quesadillas and three things I always keep in my fridge to elevate everyday meals. I also posted a giant pop tart that’s been a … Read more

I’m still in full-blown holiday mode. For a while I felt like I would never eat again. Then I made this bacon. Cardamom is a funny thing. Straight from the jar it smells almost exclusively of citrus to me — like orange — which always surprises people. But when it’s baked into cakes, folded into … Read more