Writing a book is no small feat. Writing a book while running one of the web’s most gorgeous and highly trafficked lifestyle sites—and having that book turn out to be one of the most stunning cookbooks of the year—has me thinking that Athena Calderone of EyeSwoon must be some kind of supergoddess sent from another […]
Can you believe it? Summer is over! Well actually, it’s 106 degrees here in Los Angeles, so something tells me that summer isn’t going anywhere for a while. While climate change may mean that the Labor Day holiday no longer marks the end of roasty-toasty days, the long weekend can still be a time to pause, […]
When our romance was still budding, my now-husband and I went on a date at the pub of an LA-based brewery called Golden Road. The brewery embodies everything we love about this city’s food scene: it’s innovative yet unpretentious, serious about its craft and passionate about its roots, yet with an utterly laid-back vibe. Brewed […]
(This post is sponsored by Edwards® Desserts. All opinions are my own.) The year was 2008. I was getting married. And along with a zillion other brides that summer, I built a color coordinated candy buffet at my wedding. You probably know exactly the setup I’m talking about: the oversized apothecary jars, the tiny scoops, the cellophane to-go […]
I can still remember the first time I ever ate at a barbecue restaurant. I was in Massachusetts, of all places, and while the restaurant may have been north of the Mason-Dixon Line, the flavors were as down home as they come. From the plastic tablecloths and honky-tonk jukebox, and from the plethora of succulent […]
As a kid, I didn’t like potatoes. But don’t worry! I’ve since recovered from whatever tragic illness I was clearly suffering from, and I know count spuds as amongst my favorite foods. And what’s not to love? They’re versatile, provide tons of clean-eating energy, and provide a platform for any number of delicious accoutrements. I’m […]
One of my most vivid early childhood memories is of the walnut trees that spread themselves low and gnarled over the dusty flats of the Northern California town where I was born. I can remember sitting in the backseat of my mother’s car as we drove through the fields outside of Davis, the distinctive silhouettes […]
(This post is sponsored by EDWARDS® Desserts. All opinions are my own.) I used to bake A LOT. I’m talking fancy stuff, like elaborate multi-component recipes that sometimes took all day to prepare. I especially loved to bring my creations whenever I was invited to a social gathering, since it’s impossible to show up with a four layer strawberry […]
Disclosure: I partnered with Freschetta Gluten Free Pizza to concept, produce, write, and share this post. All opinions are and always will be my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that enable me to bring you fresh inspiration daily! If there’s anything I’ve learned during my travels to Italy the past two summers, it’s that […]
If food tastes best when it’s made with love, then food from the kitchen of Kale and Caramel’s Lily Diamond is unapologetically sublime. Lily has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know, and she pours herself into every dish she makes. Her brand new book, the Kale and Caramel cookbook, embodies the spirit and […]
I’ve been thinking about moms a lot lately. I guess I’m at that age. I’m watching many of my peers enter the mothering phase of their lives; I’ve been watching my own mother explore a new phase of discovery and identity in her life; and I’ve been watching my path creep every more closely towards the entrance of […]
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Sheldon Ceramics. The LA-based artisan ceramics company makes an appearance in almost every entertaining story that I style! The subtle sophistication of their creations combines the earthy rawness inherent to handmade pieces with clean shapes, modern glazes, and an overall refined vibe that elevates any setting. And […]