Every Sunday, I grab the New York Times from our apartment's front stoop, and begin dividing it out. I hand Jonah the Sunday Review, recycle Sports (neither of us are fans), and take the Book Review for myself, at which point I flip straight to my favorite series, 'By the Book.' ...read more
In college—after cycling through ideas that I'd become a vet, a psychologist, and a children's book publisher (as one does at a liberal arts school...)—I finally landed on the goal of becoming a cookbook editor. I went so far as to attend a grad program in publishing, and nearly ...read more
This to-do list is culled directly from my own calendar and interests. Most everything on the list can be done no matter where you live, but because I live in L.A., my "Do" each week will spotlight a unique L.A.-based event or activity. If you're inspired by any of these tips or ...read more
When I graduated from college, I barely wanted to look at a book—let alone read one. In school, I read so voraciously (upwards of two books a week depending on how many English classes I was enrolled in), that it took me a few years to stop seeing books as an assignment, and ...read more
After a year of writing, photographing, recipe testing and tasting, styling, and planning, a book emerged...and the first advances arrived two nights ago. It was one of the more exhilarating (and terrifying) moments coming home to find the package waiting at my doorstep - ...read more