It might be an extension of my aversion to tight fitting jeans and pants lately, but I'm finding myself feeling very drawn to dresses for fall.
Read MoreAnything with butter in the name is good by me.
Read MoreIn case you're new to these parts, this is a periodical series in which I discuss the abbreviated goings-on in my world as of late.
Read MoreThe closest thing to summer comfort food you can find.
Read MoreBecause I've recently declared it acceptable to go back to school shopping without going back to school.
Read MoreAnd we're letting you in on all of our thoughts about the big day.
Read MoreArtichokes might be, strangely, the most nostalgic food of my childhood.
Read MoreThe last place anyone wants to be on a hot summer night is in the kitchen, let alone over the stove. I think that's why a pretty common question I get asked is for low- to no-cook dinner ideas for the summertime.
Read MoreAnd a very miniature take on the floral centerpiece.
Read MoreIf ya don't like Caprese salad, I can't trust ya.
Read MoreA reader recently asked me to go over my hair tips for summertime when it's hot out and the last place we want to spend time is in the bathroom getting ready.
Read MoreParty in the bathroom?
Read MoreWhile I'm less of a sweet-heat gal (I'm not usually a fan of hot and spicy things that have sweetness to them, such as wings or sauces), I'm all about sweets that have an added element of heat. In this case, the addition of sriracha chili sauce gives homemade strawberry jam, which is fundamentally delicious on its own, a depth and mystery that takes it to the next level.
Read MoreThis is the third installment of a periodical series in which I’m discussing the abbreviated goings-on in my world as of late.
Read MoreLet's talk about "deconstructed" things. Like, when you order the "Deconstructed Banana Cream Pie" and you get an abstract piece of Graham cracker with slices of brûléed bananas and dots of whipped cream artfully arranged around the plate. Nothing (irrationally) annoys me more than this—a deconstructed version of something that should never be eaten any other way than in its constructed form (in my humble, correct opinion).
Read MoreA few friends and I were recently having drinks at a favorite spot, and a really compelling conversation about love and relationships emerged (man do I love Happy Hour fueled think-tanks :)
Read MoreI think it's rare to find a dress that can truly go from outdoor-casual and daytime appropriate to evening event-worthy.
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