Here’s a tasty, easy-to-follow menu to inspire your meals this week. Looking for ideas? Try these flavorful dishes that balance fresh ingredients, simple techniques, and satisfying comfort. What To Eat This Week Hot ginger salmon salad — A bright, protein-rich salad with warm, ginger-sesame glazed salmon on a bed of crunchy greens. Crispy cheesy chicken … Read more

Do you want to eat a big bowl of Christmas? I do. All wrapped up like a present, strung with lights and a string of sparkly ornaments, enjoyed in front of a crackling fire with festive music playing. I’d likely take the whole scene down in a flash because I absolutely adore this season. Call … Read more

Don’t forget to become a fan of How Sweet It Is on Facebook!   I braved the grocery store last night. When I say there was nothing on the shelves, I mean there was literally nothing. I can be dramatic, but this wasn’t an exaggeration: no bread, no eggs, and no milk. Which brings me … Read more

Break out the rum. Mr. How Sweet and I are big fans of mojitos. Yes, he’ll admit it — even if I broadcast it to the internet. I could embarrass him more, but I’ll spare you the details of his surprising pop-culture obsessions. I was thrilled to find a beautiful avocado at the store, even … Read more

Hello and happy November! I’m loving this time of year. As I write, I’m still on baby watch, so we have no big plans for the weekend—just spontaneous dance parties, long walks, and cozy, unhurried moments. Yesterday I kicked off my Friendsgiving 2017 menu and I’ll continue sharing more tomorrow with what I think is … Read more

Still going strong this summer! What are you planning to cook this week? What to Eat This Week Sesame noodles topped with a fried egg Grilled steak tacos Vodka sauce puff pastry pizza Grilled chicken with vodka sauce penne Grilled zucchini, corn and orzo Sweet potato taco bowls with chili-lime seasoning and chipotle ranch Strawberry … Read more

Welcome to my 2025 Thanksgiving kitchen essentials guide! This collection covers everything you need to pull the holiday together with less stress — favorite recipes, the tools I actually use, and tips to make the day run smoothly. I’m thrilled to share my annual HowSweetEats Thanksgiving series this week, along with all the Thanksgiving kitchen … Read more

These are ridiculously easy to make — and delicious. Once I discovered pomegranate shandys, there was no going back. I vaguely remember seeing a bottled pomegranate shandy from one of my favorite beer brands last year, but it doesn’t seem to be available this season. Maybe I imagined it. Either way, I don’t exactly spend … Read more