The Party Notebook
What I’m cooking, bringing, buying, and writing down lately.
8 Things Worth Making in October
Soups, snacks, dessert and one drink for the perfectly chilly season.
My Little Brother Is Here for the Weekend
There should always be something good on the counter.
Unfortunately, I Had An Idea
Six people. One ingredient. An unreasonable number of apples for a Wednesday night.
Why Bake When You Can Get Isgro?
The chocolate chip ricotta cookies I bring when homemade is not actually the better option.
Back-to-School Scooter Party
Fifteen kids. A pile of snacks. Several scooters. No planned activities whatsoever.
Stuff I Want to Buy, But Shouldn’t: Apple Edition
Apparently, choosing one ingredient for a dinner party means shopping for it.
I’m Slowly Replacing Every Towel in My House With Geometry
I bought one. Then another. This is apparently how towel loyalty begins.
Stop Pretending You’re Too Good for Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works makes a legitimately good candle. I said what I said.
The Galette That Looked Like I Tried Harder Than I Did
Apple, roasted squash + feta. Store-bought pie crust doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Your Patio Is Too Far From Your Refrigerator
The housewarming gift for people who should not have to go inside every time they need more wine.
Apparently, I’m a Person Who Makes Cold Brew Now
The cold brew pitcher that made homemade iced coffee embarrassingly easy. Apparently all I needed was a little planning ahead. Yesterday.
Tandoori Hummus for an Indian BBQ
A Feasting at Home recipe, a fish-shaped platter, and the beginning of an entire Indian BBQ.