{via} Hello! How are you? What’s new? I just spent a few days in Kansas City speaking at a blogging event, and now that I’m back home all I can think about is apple picking. It was my first plane trip away from Max — I’ve left him overnight before by car, but flying felt … Read more

I currently have the world’s worst sunburn. Okay, that might be a little dramatic — I do tend to exaggerate — but my forehead, chest and shoulders are bright red today. I went for a walk yesterday without sunscreen (definitely not my smartest move) and now I’m paying for it. I could probably be cast … Read more

We’re eating vegetables today! Yes — vegetables. Don’t be surprised. This roasted Sicilian cauliflower is mostly vegetable-forward with just a dusting of cheese, the kind that enhances rather than overwhelms. When our kitchen was being remodeled, we mostly stayed in and ate at home. During that time, Eddie occasionally brought meals from Whole Foods — … Read more

I’ve put together a tasty menu to carry you through the last week of February. This week’s lineup is loaded with comforting, mostly meatless dinners and a few favorites mixed in. These recipes are simple, flavorful, and easy to adapt for leftovers or lunches. Monday: Start the week meatless with a brussels and kale spaghetti. … Read more

Just look at this — I’ve got your weekend covered. I’m completely into fall drinks right now. I’ve had so much fun creating mocktails and cocktails this season, and I can’t decide which one I’ll make first after the baby arrives. I’m leaning toward apple cider sangria, but these maple honeycrisp margaritas are calling my … Read more

Cacio e pepe pizza is a playful take on the classic cheese-and-pepper combo. This grilled sourdough pizza gets brushed with peppery brown butter and finished with grated pecorino romano. Top it with a crisp Caesar salad for a bright, crunchy contrast. Meet my new favorite way to enjoy pizza. This grilled cacio e pepe pizza … Read more

Once upon a time, there was a family who hated Nutella. I know — it sounds like blasphemy. Why did they hate it? I’m honestly not sure. So I made these. Maybe combining toasted sliced almonds with Nutella seems odd, and yes, Nutella already contains hazelnuts, so convincing a nut-averse family to try it is … Read more

Happy Saturday! Is anyone else relieved January is almost over? This week on the blog I shared a bunch of great posts. I kicked off with a fresh What to Eat This Week roundup, followed by my favorite peanut butter overnight oats paired with a five-minute grain-free chocolate granola. I also posted a comforting mini … Read more

This is interesting. Beer bread made with bananas — or banana bread made with beer — becomes banana beer bread. It sounds odd, but it works wonderfully. I wanted to eat the whole loaf the moment it came out of the oven. Lately I’ve been craving all kinds of bread-forward comfort foods: soft pretzels, beer … Read more

This is one seriously delicious shaved asparagus salad. Look at those eggs and the crisp green ribbons — it’s like eating spring in a bowl. Bright, fresh, and satisfying, this salad feels like a little sunshine hug. If you can get fresh produce, pick up asparagus while it’s in season — it’s wonderful right now. … Read more