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Would (or Do) You Have a House Salad? The Charm of a Signature Green Bowl
There’s something quietly satisfying about a house salad—that reliable,...
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How Coming Out Is (and Isn’t) Like Getting a Haircut
In 1998, I sat in a stylist’s chair clutching...
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Toys That Stand the Test of Time: What Kids Keep Coming Back To
When you watch children at play, it’s easy to get swept up in the newest gadgets and trendiest toys. Yet, the real treasures are...
My Emergency Dinner Hero: The Humble Corn Dog
In a household where cooking is typically a source of joy, the idea of dinner sometimes feels more like a battle cry than a...
Sunshine, Shrimp, and S’mores: A Breezy Escape to the Florida Keys
It started as a simple idea — take one boy each for a little February getaway. Alex would travel with our older son Toby,...
Roasted to Perfection: A Creamy-Scallion Potato Salad That’s Pure Southern Comfort (and Plant-Based)
As spring rolls into summer, nothing feels quite as right as a bowl of chilled, lemony potato salad. It’s the kind of dish that...
Big Can, Big Flavor: Scaling Up the Best Tomato Soup for Real Life
There are few places in the world that can make a person feel truly small, but Costco is one of them. There, in the...
The Simplest Dessert That Feels Like Magic: Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Freddie and I were invited to dinner at our buddy Adam’s place. The evening was casual but...