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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

This summer bean salad is perfect for the pool or beach, makes a bright lunch, or pairs beautifully with any grilled meal. Crisp, refreshing, and tossed in a pesto vinaigrette, it’s a summer classic. We’ve been enjoying bean salads long before they became trendy. This summer white bean salad is versatile and reliable — a … Read more