Gosh, I Love This Ham (and You Will Too) Okay, so every Thanksgiving, there’s this battle royale over what ends up on the table at my house. Turkey or ham? (Who decided you can’t have both anyway?) I’m Team Ham through and through—mostly because of this honey glazed ham. One time, my uncle tried to…
So, Here’s the Story With My Holiday Turkey Okay, so you know that feeling when you’ve been nominated (volunteered as tribute, really) to bring the turkey to Thanksgiving or Christmas? Yeah, that’s me—except that one time Aunt May brought her ‘experimental’ brined turkey and, well, let’s just say some of us are scarred. After a…
Let’s Talk About Cozy: Why I Bake These Cinnamon Rolls Every Fall If I had a dollar for every pumpkin spice thing I made in October, well, I’d have at least enough for a medium latte. But honestly, these pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls aren’t just some Pinterest-fueled whim; I’ve been making them ever since my…
Curl Up With a Bowl of Cozy: My Apple Cider Short Ribs Story Alright, so here’s the thing: I never meant to make braised short ribs with apple cider. It just sort of happened (like most good things in my kitchen). One cold Sunday, I realized I had a pack of short ribs in the…
Let Me Tell You About My Chai Obsession Okay, so right off the bat—I’m not even going to pretend my first chai latte was some elegant, Instagram-worthy moment. Nope! I actually tried making it after a particularly grim, soggy Tuesday. The kind where you step in a puddle before you get to your car and…
So, About That Apple Crisp I Can’t Stop Making Alright, let me just say: this easy apple crisp with oat topping is basically my secret weapon whenever I want the house to smell like I’ve been slaving away for hours (spoiler: I haven’t). I remember the first time I made this for my little crew…
Let Me Tell You About These Easy Butter Tarts Alright, friend, pull up a chair—we need to talk seriously about butter tarts. I’ve been baking these (way more often than I’m willing to admit) ever since that one “oops, I spilled extra syrup” incident made them even gooier. Honestly, every time I make a batch,…
So, About This Pumpkin Pie and a Quick Story… Alright, let me tell you—there’s something about pumpkin pie in October that just feels right. The smell alone; it’s like a warm blanket and a hug from your favorite aunt, rolled into one. Actually, one year my cousin tried to pass off a store-bought pie at…
Let Me Tell You About This Salad (and My Love-Hate Relationship With Cucumbers) So, I have to start by saying: my first memory of cucumber vinegar salad is from a muggy July afternoon at my grandma’s. She had this “magic” glass mixing bowl, and every summer it filled up with thinly sliced cukes swimming in…
Let Me Tell You About This Granita I Can’t Stop Making Alright, picture this: It’s August, my kitchen is basically a sauna, and I’m muttering about how my ancient freezer can’t possibly keep up. Enter Pomegranate Granita—honestly, one of those desserts I started making out of pure desperation for something cold and ended up borderline…