Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Loving Right Now and Why

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These framboise floats are utterly gorgeous and perfect for a light, fruity treat.

Maple milk oatmeal topped with salted candied bananas — a comforting bowl with a delightful sweet-and-salty balance.

An after-dark digestif that’s rich, complex, and exactly what you want to wind down a long evening.

An acai breakfast bowl that’s vibrant, nourishing, and ready to become a morning favorite.

Matcha mint iced tea — refreshing, bright, and surprisingly elegant. Truly a standout.

Green curry kale with crispy coconut tempeh: bold, savory flavors and great texture in every bite.

Peanut butter chocolate chip granola — irresistible and crunchy; you’ll want a big jar of this.

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Holiday Baking List 2022: Favorite Recipes to Make This Season

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These Christmas cookie recipes are the ones on my list for 2022—lots of old favorites with a few new cookies and other holiday snacks mixed in. It’s the best time of year! Here’s my holiday baking list. This tradition started with my grandma and has been a highlight of the season ever since. I can’t … Read more

Brown Sugar Blueberry Cookies Recipe — Chewy, Homemade Treat

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Certain things happen when you bake cookies that taste like muffins—especially when they’re blueberry cookies. They become breakfast food. They become midnight snacks. You tell yourself they count as fruit. Twice. Or three times. You eat them in your sleep. You hide them in the closet and nibble in secret. They somehow disappear before you … Read more

Herb-Crusted Sweet Potato Bites for Parties and Snacks

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I did something really dumb. Way to be positive in 2012! But seriously. During the last week off we had a million tasks to tackle, and somehow I decided to download Temple Run on my iPhone. If your New Year’s resolution was to play six solid hours of mobile games, you can cross that off—I’ve … Read more

10 Delightful Mother’s Day Cocktails to Impress Mom

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I have all the cocktail secrets for you! Earlier this week I picked up a bottle of rosé and a jar of luxardo cherries to try a cocktail I’d been dying to make. While experimenting, it occurred to me that I already have a boatload of cocktails that are perfect for this season. Over the … Read more

Taco-Seasoned Smashed Potatoes Recipe for Flavor-Packed Sides

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Taco smashed potatoes make an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner. Crispy smashed potatoes are piled with seasoned taco meat, melty cheese, guacamole, sour cream and your favorite taco toppings. Build your perfect plate and enjoy! This is my new favorite way to do taco night. Imagine super-crunchy smashed potatoes finished with all the taco fixings: seasoned … Read more

Harvest Pizza: Seasonal Toppings and Rustic Recipes for Fall

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My, how things change. Growing up and adulting can be tough, but there are perks — like eating amazing food. Those small joys become especially important when I travel. On trips I often find myself caught between who I used to be and who I am now, between old wants and new priorities. It’s funny … Read more

Chipotle Beer-Braised Chicken Tacos with Lime Slaw

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! What are your plans for tonight? I’m dying to hear your menu—I’m a total nosy foodie. Since I’m still without a kitchen, we’re heading out. Expect lots of tequila, guacamole, queso, and far too many chips. Basically a cheesy dream. Let’s talk chicken tacos. There are countless recipes out there (these … Read more

Summer Fridays Vol. 9: Summer Beauty & Skincare Favorites

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Here’s a summer Friday roundup from one of my favorite places—cheers to sunshine and simple pleasures! EATING My go-to comfort meal: baked pesto bucatini. Also, buttery lobster rolls are an indulgence worth making at home this weekend to feel fancy and satisfied. DRINKING I’ve been loving iced raspberry lattes for a bright, fruity pick-me-up. And … Read more

Spiced Orange Gin and Tonic Recipe for Autumn Cocktails

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This spiced orange gin and tonic is the perfect cocktail for the holiday season — bright, spiced, and icy cold. Refreshing and festive, it’s a delicious choice for gatherings. A perfect holiday-season cocktail, ready in minutes. Icy and citrus-forward, this cocktail combines a spiced orange syrup with botanical gin and tonic water over plenty of … Read more