by Christina Refford | Nov 11, 2020 | Thanksgiving, Shopping Finds
For the first time in my adult life, I will be in charge of an entire Thanksgiving dinner for my family of five thanks to COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings. That means that instead of just making a few side dishes and showing up at my sister’s home to...
by Christina Refford | Nov 10, 2020 | Christmas, Gift Guides
The best food Advent calendars of 2020 do not include the one in the drugstore with the waxy chocolate behind thin cardboard doors — but no surprise there. So before you end up with that as your only option, let me stop you and share some food Advent calendar...
by Christina Refford | Aug 23, 2020 | Recipes
When we saw a recent question about how to use up leftover pickle juice in our Recipe Rescue Facebook group, we thought we might be in a pickle (ha). But thankfully, we have the most helpful and creative readers in our community! They contributed a ton of clever...
by Christina Refford | Jul 14, 2020 | Shopping Finds
It’s officially barbecue season! Which means that I’ll be hitting my local Trader Joe’s to grab some of their latest summer barbecue picks for all the outdoor meals we will be having. Because it’s just too darned hot to turn on the oven, and...
by Christina Refford | Jun 15, 2020 | Recipes, Gift Guides
Raise a toast to all the great dads this Father’s Day! And if you’re close enough to be able to (safely!) clink glasses filled with his favorite libation, I’d like to suggest you also consider one of these 12 boozy desserts for Father’s Day....