Curated picks for modern family life

Rebecca Ffrench

Avid events planner and seasoned food + entertaining writer Rebecca Miller Ffrench has food on her mind — a lot. She’s written for amazing pubs like Martha Stewart and Conde Nast Traveler, and has published two cookbooks with a third on the way soon. But what she treasures most is time around the table with her family including her two girls. (No third on the way in that department.)

Tips + Tricks

How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staples

It’s good to have some tricks for how tell if food is fresh and still good to eat — as…
Recipes

Lunch box tip: 9 healthy dips for school lunch sandwich alternatives that your kids will love.

We’re barely a month into the school year and already my girls are groaning about boring sandwiches. When PB&J or turkey…
Party!, Recipes

Amazingly impressive fruit recipes for a party. Move over, cake.

If you’re anything like me, when throwing parties you want to put out an awesome dessert spread without baking a 7…
Recipes, Tips + Tricks

How to preserve tomatoes: 6 simple methods, no experience required.

It’s happened. Finally. I grew tomatoes, and they are perfect. My family and I are eating them up, but I…
Recipes

Keep your kitchen cool with 10 easy no-bake dessert recipes.

On some summer days, it’s just too hot to turn on the oven, especially to bake desserts. Even if your…