You’ve probably heard about the popular Nice Cream trend by now. I’m finally joining the party with a spin that takes Nice Cream to the next level: Apple Pie ala Mode. This recipe elevates the simple two-ingredient blender Nice Cream into a layered dessert with crunchy cinnamon-butter streusel and a generous scoop of warm apple … Read more

These South African spice biscuits, known as outydse soetkoekies, are thin, crisp and scented with warming spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Rich with butter and aroma, they belong in tea tins, on coffee tables and on Christmas biscuit plates. This recipe is rolled thin for a proper snap and baked without an egg wash … Read more

A few weeks ago, G and I attended the book release party for Beyond Bacon, the excellent cookbook by our friends Matt and Stacy of Paleo Parents. We were visiting G’s parents in Ocean City, Maryland, and after leaving the boys with their grandparents we drove across the Chesapeake Bay to Virginia. Our destination was … Read more

A quick blender soup with a good handful of mint – Scallion Kimchee adds a hit of mellow heat Loads of peas add a gorgeous color along with leeks, scallions, garlic, potatoes, mint, dill and vegetable broth Scallion Kimchee takes minutes to prepare and adds a texture and heat to the creamy soup This light, … Read more

These crisp, savory biscotti are ideal for holiday entertaining and pair beautifully with a glass of red wine. Rather than sweet, they are flavored with Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper and pistachios. You can substitute other nuts—almonds work especially well—if you prefer. Store the biscotti in an airtight container for up to a week, or … Read more

This dairy-free banana pudding offers a creamy, nostalgic take on the Southern favorite—without any dairy. Made with silken-style tofu blended with banana, a dairy-free whipped topping, and layers of vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices, it’s an easy no-bake dessert that balances indulgence with better-for-you ingredients. Whether you follow a vegan diet, are lactose-intolerant, or … Read more

Take control of your cleaning routine with these practical bullet journal spreads — simple, effective, and easy to use. Does cleaning feel overwhelming? It can for many of us — dust builds up, chores pile on, and it’s easy to forget what needs doing. A well-designed cleaning schedule in a bullet journal solves that by … Read more

Sewing a lined skirt is a fun, satisfying project that produces a polished, wearable result. This clear, step-by-step guide will show you how to make a half circle skirt with a lining and an invisible zipper — no commercial pattern needed. With simple measurements and basic sewing skills you can make a knee-length skirt that … Read more

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you — this is a proper recipe for beans on toast. I put a lot of thought into my first recipe of the year. January is a month when the internet is full of extreme “health hacks” and “new year, new you” noise that often overcomplicates simple eating with expensive … Read more

Happy April Fools’ Day! Do you have any pranks planned this year? Today I’m sharing a classic What I Ate Wednesday post documenting a typical day of college meals. I enjoy these posts because every day looks a little different. In the past I’ve posted a “Bottomless Pit” WIAW, a Christmas Eve WIAW, and a … Read more