This cookie has been a long time coming. You may remember that last year I baked some red velvet cookies using a boxed mix. Those were delicious, but I wanted a red velvet cookie recipe made from scratch. The goal was a dense, chewy cookie. Many homemade red velvet recipes turn out cakey, which are … Read more
{via} Here are some delicious dishes and treats I’m currently crushing on—carefully curated favorites from food blogs and recipe creators I love. Each entry highlights a standout recipe or idea, with notes on why it caught my attention. Must-Try Desserts and Sweets This beeramisu — a playful riff on tiramisu that uses beer for depth … Read more
(A few weeks ago my brother wrote a guest post, and someone at home felt left out. Please enjoy this note from my husband — he took these photos himself and insisted on natural light. He asked me nicely to let him post it.) When my brother-in-law Will wrote a guest post, I … Read more
I should preface this by saying I’d never been much of a root beer fan — until one Wednesday changed everything. While wandering through Target, I spotted a six-pack of bottled root beer. Maybe it was the charm of drinking from a bottle, or maybe it was my usual inability to leave Target empty-handed, but … Read more
Happy weekend! What are you up to? October is my favorite month — full of crisp air, pumpkins, and warm cider. I hope you have a wonderful one. p.s. I shared my beauty and lifestyle favorites last week and there’s so much I’m loving right now. Tell me yours when you get a chance! Favorites … Read more
It’s rare that I make a recipe and immediately wonder how I ever lived without it. This one is exactly that — a surprise favorite. I tend to exaggerate how essential new recipes are, but this time I really mean it. I made this on a whim. I don’t claim to be a fried rice … Read more
Hello! Today we’re talking about caffeine. I’m hosting a giveaway for my favorite Nespresso machine — the one I use for both coffee and espresso — and it gets a lot of use in our house, especially this season. This giveaway is not sponsored; I’m sharing it as a small token of appreciation. HOW TO … Read more
This cheesy tortellini skillet is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. Ideal for back-to-school season, it features a quick marinara meat sauce, cheese tortellini, torn fresh mozzarella and plenty of basil. Baked until bubbly and melty, it’s a simple, satisfying meal. Dinner is going to be delicious tonight. Now that school is back in session, … Read more
Seriously? After a week of nothing but tacos, this was the first non-taco meal I managed to eat — and it felt like a revelation. Sometimes you need to lean into a simple favorite to get through a busy streak, and this buffalo chicken french bread is exactly that: comforting, fast and endlessly satisfying. I … Read more
Welcome to my favorite part of the season: summer Fridays! I always look forward to this stretch of lazy mornings, fresh food, and slow afternoons—the perfect time to savor local produce, try new recipes, and reset before the busy months ahead. EATING After vacation I often recreate dishes from our favorite spots. Two standouts I’m … Read more