My mother-in-law Kim is this amazing, naturally talented cook. She has a slew of simple weeknight recipes up her sleeve, and while she couldn’t give you a “recipe” for most of them, she did train my husband on how to make a few of her dishes. And then, he showed me how. Her goulash is…
Blouses are the new shirt for spring, and they’ve been popping up everywhere. Cupcakes and Cashmere recently did a post on blouses with tie necks that has some pretty cute options. That being said, these shirts can be a little difficult to style, particularly if you don’t want to look too prim. If you’re wondering…
As some of you know, I’m a part of a Supper Club. Our small group meets monthly with each person taking a turn as the host. In our club, each person can decide whether they’d like to cook, choose a restaurant or host a potluck meal. Most of the time, our ladies cook dinner. Last week was my turn, and I…
I love to read, but often don’t have a clue where to find interesting, good books. Kim, a friend of mine, shared a link on Facebook that will become my go-to source. In 2003, the BBC asked UK readers to vote for their favorite books. The result was this comprehensive list of the Top 100 books. Some of you…
Mediallion or pendant necklaces are a great new accessory to try this Spring. To me, they feel more personal than the large statement necklaces we’ve seen for the last few seasons. They also pair well with 70’s inspired items shown on the runway.
There’s nothing quite like browned butter to elevate simple ingredients. Its nutty, toasted flavor is elegant, yet reassuring. Browning butter is relatively simple to do, and it plays nicely with a number of ingredients.
Each season, Chanel releases new nail colors that set the trends in polish for the season. Their latest, Black Pearl, is supposed to be the new “it” color for Spring. According to the blogs I’ve read, it’s a mixture of gray and green. If you don’t want to spend $25 on nail polish, keep an eye out…
In January, I find myself torn, like most Americans, between heavy, comfort food and more figure-friendly fare. That being said, I’m happy to report I’ve found the perfect solution to mid-January cravings: Turkey Burgers (with feta). We’ve been eating a lot of these lately at our house, and they’re the perfect balance of comfort (burger) and health (turkey). They also…
After seasons of skinny jeans and jeggings, I’m happy to report trouser jeans are supposed to be “in” for spring. I picked up a pair for myself and love how polished (yet comfortable) they feel. If you haven’t tried this trend, I’d recommend taking it for a spin.
