by Kate Etue | Aug 4, 2021 | Shopping Finds
As more of us, like Kristen, are thinking about drinking less these days, I’ve been looking for some festive canned mocktails (or, hey, bottles are fine too) I can add to the drink offerings when we host. For our friends or family who don’t or can’t...
by Kate Etue | Jun 28, 2021 | Party!, Recipes
It’s no surprise that we think that the best 4th of July parties are all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Let me just say that after a year of isolation and some other really tough stuff, all of us here are more than ready...
by Jane Sweeney | Jun 24, 2021 | Party!, Recipes
Has anyone else here made a conscious uncoupling from your stove this summer? Will you make anything, including dessert, on the grill, because the thought of turning on the oven makes you cringe? Me too. Which is how I figured out this genius hack for making my...
by Caroline Siegrist | Jun 19, 2021 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes
While Juneteenth is (finally) getting a lot more attention now that it’s officially a national holiday, we all know that politicians need to do more than just declare it a national holiday — you can read more about that on Cool Mom Picks. Still, it’s...
by Kate Etue | Jun 7, 2021 | Party!, Recipes, Tips + Tricks
Oh hey, scorching summer weather! Wow, did that come on quick in some parts of the country. That also means I’m making a quick switch from baked goods to some lighter summer desserts. A winter of sheltering in place means we did more than our fair share of...