I make this salsa all the time, but especially in the warmer months. I've made it for summer weekends away at my family’s camp, potluck get-togethers, Fourth of July, barbecues, tailgates, and… Cinco de Mayo, which is only three days away (but can’t come soon enough)!
Read MoreEntertaining is intimidating for a reason. It’s really difficult to feel like you need to be in two rooms at once, providing your guests with entertainment of some kind, all the while knowing that you have to serve them food that tastes good in a timely manner that didn’t completely stress you out to make. Entertaining is the scariest, though, when you try to tackle things that are far beyond the scope of what you’re (honestly) capable of. That’s why I think that the best trick is to serve something that you’ve already perfected and are proud of...
Read MoreThis is the first installment of a new series featuring affordable finds of a particular trend or theme. This week's picks are all about white, one of my favorite looks that seems especially relevant this year. White is so chic, and yet I love that it never feels too serious or severe. It's light and playful due to its association with summertime and its natural pairing with linen, eyelet, and lace.
And as will always be the case, everything is under $50...
Read MoreThis is one of those meals directly derived from an unforgettable restaurant experience that I had...
Read MoreEn papillote is a French term for "in parchment," which refers to one of my favorite cooking methods, especially for fish.
Read MoreI love those pieces that somehow strike the perfect balance between structure and flow. It’s easily my favorite way to dress, especially in the spring and summer when breezy materials, even when layered, are a perfect match for hot sunny days and cooler nights...
Read MoreThe eighth wonder of the world could most assuredly be why panna cotta isn’t the most popular non-chocolate dessert being celebrated by people everywhere.
Read MoreJust like my drugstore lipstick roundup, I've been spending the past few months wearing and testing seven different drugstore mascaras that all cost under $10...
Read MoreRemember how I said I'm already in full on spring mode? Case in point.
Read MoreSomething I never, ever buy anymore is salad dressing. It is way too easy to make a million (better) varieties on the fly at home. All you need is a few pantry ingredients on hand, and little mason jars for optimal ease and convenience, and these dressings are simple to whip up ahead of time for weekday lunches or dinners.
Read MoreFor a minute there, I was convinced that winter was behind us and spring was here. And the way my brain works, it may as well be summer...
Read MoreDo you know about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It’s a theory in psychology about motivational needs experienced by humans, starting with the most basic physiological needs such as food, and leading up to the more intangible level of self-actualization that a person only yearns for or seeks to fulfill if the other levels of need are already satisfied...
Read MoreJon and I recently tackled the task of babysitting Jon’s nephew for the first time at our apartment...
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