It's on my Summer Bucket List to picnic outside a bunch, and so far, I've been doing pretty well! This was an especially fun one because we took Jon's old convertible to Canandaigua Lake and set up camp at one of the park's grills and picnic tables. One of the best tacos we've ever had was what ensued...
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Although suede has been having a comeback for a little while now, I personally don't think it ever really goes out of style...
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Lamb is one of those versatile proteins that works just as well in the summer as it does winter because its preparation and accompaniments can vary so widely. Grilled and served with fresh herbs and a cool mint and cucumber yogurt sauce, it's a refreshing summer protein that's an easy weeknight (or Sunday, when we most like to cook) dinner, especially if marinated ahead of time...
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As I’ve discussed before, salmon is not my favorite food, and it’s certainly not my favorite fish for how often it tastes overly fishy. But when it's good, it's so good. Determined to make it a beloved part of my at-home repertoire, I’ve learned that cooking it low and slow in the oven is a really good way to produce an incredibly moist, flavorful filet that doesn’t taste overly fishy...
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A picnic is one of those elusive, mysterious things that, like a unicorn, no one is really sure if it actually exists...
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This thin breezy number has been on rotation in my very first capsule wardrobe (as well as in my current summer one - stay tuned!), mostly because of its versatility...
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Chicken salad on a croissant might be one of the most delightful things on earth, and this rendition I dreamt up is next level...
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This installment of In the Market For features affordable wedding wear. Contrary to popular belief, and according to research (that I've conducted mentally), wedding season is more fun even than the holiday season...
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Although I often associate fennel and apples with the colder months, this salad is so light and bright that it screams summer to me...
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My (everyone's?) favorite season is upon us, and I've been drumming up inspiration for weeks now...
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I'll be brutally honest about the birth of this recipe. When we were wedding planning (#RIP)...
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This is a recipe inspired by one by Bobby Flay, one of my favorite chefs. I've now made it countless times, and I've served it warm as for brunch, I've made it ahead of time for picnic style get-togethers, and I've also enjoyed leftovers for lunch over and over again. And while I love potato salad of almost any variety, this one is so dynamic that it's hard to beat...
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Have you guys heard of a capsule wardrobe?
The short answer is that it's a small, limited wardrobe, chosen with a lot of thought and purpose, comprised of quality, versatile pieces that you really love. I've been hearing about it for some time, but only recently did the idea truly pique my interest...
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Some of my favorite foods are those extremely divisive ones: olives, pickled anything, sauerkraut, radicchio, capers, red onions, pungent blue cheese and its drier/sharper counterparts. I could actually devour any of the aforementioned things by the bowlful, especially olives. This brings me to a tangential point which is that Jon recently told me, after my proclamation of loving Campari, that a fondness and preference for bitter foods is "a robust predictor for Machiavellianism, psychopathy, narcissism and everyday sadism." (How weird/interesting is that?!) Never having fancied myself a Machiavellian, I'm choosing to ignore this study and continue on with my eating habits...
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Give me summer or give me death. - Patrick Henry.
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Lemonade is a summer no-brainer, and this cocktail is effortless, sophisticated-cool lemonade. It’s the French girl of lemonade—which, who couldn't use a little more je ne sais quoi?
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I make this salsa all the time, but especially in the warmer months. I've made it for summer weekends away at my family’s camp, potluck get-togethers, Fourth of July, barbecues, tailgates, and… Cinco de Mayo, which is only three days away (but can’t come soon enough)!
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This is the first installment of a new series featuring affordable finds of a particular trend or theme. This week's picks are all about white, one of my favorite looks that seems especially relevant this year. White is so chic, and yet I love that it never feels too serious or severe. It's light and playful due to its association with summertime and its natural pairing with linen, eyelet, and lace.
And as will always be the case, everything is under $50...
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