When my friend's parents bought an airstream trailer a few years ago, I fell so deep into a Pinterest hole of "tiny homes" that I created a savings account to someday buy myself an airstream trailer. While my plan of someday living in an airstream has adjusted (the rest of my ...read more
G and I aren't big believers in diets, particularly in the form of short-lived New Year's resolutions. That being said, January does serve as a clean start and a good excuse to reexamine what makes us feel our best. Cooking at home is something we love to do, but often get hung ...read more
The holidays have always been my favorite time of year for the simple reasons that they provide me with an excuse to spend even more time with my family, and because I'm never one to turn down a tradition. Since G and I have hosted two Thanksgivings, we have our own traditions ...read more
When I moved from New York to Los Angeles over a year ago, I knew there'd be a lot of things I wouldn't miss—sweaty armpits on the 6 Train, unexplained warm exhaust billowing out of sidewalk vents, my dark six-floor walkup, snow storms—but other things that made the move almost ...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
Between the two of us, Geoffrey definitely cooks the most. He'll often make dinner while I put Sloan down, which is a win-win because he loves it—and I love his cooking. While he finds many of his recipes online (we're both fans of pretty much anything the NY Times puts out), I ...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
A friend recently gifted me this insanely cute strawberry cookie cutter in celebration of the first day of spring, and I couldn't wait to put it to use. It's sweetly nostalgic and makes the process of cookie-baking even happier. We have a few strawberries growing in our garden ...read more