When Alyssa and I were brainstorming for this month’s posts, I mentioned that I wanted to try some sort of spin on lemonade. I sure do love lemon flavored anything, but it’s such a classic flavor that sometimes you want to branch out a bit and see what you can come up with. Alyssa mentioned
Homemade Barbecue Sauce with Free Printable
If your dad is anything like mine, the grill is his territory. He loves a good grilling sauce, and I think he’d really like this homemade barbecue sauce. Although I think I’d add another tablespoon of sugar and another teaspoon of hot sauce for him. He likes a sweeter sauce and isn’t afraid of spice.
DIY Father’s Day Gifts
If you’re looking for something to make Dad this year, check out these DIY Father’s Day gifts from our A&C archives. Start by making your own card! Use our dot technique or get creative with washi tape. If Dad likes to cook, make him some spicy garlic oil & rosemary infused oil. Or try our
Weekly Love Letter for June 6th, 2014
[ezcol_1half] “The rainy season is officially here. Do you live in a place with a rainy season? I don’t mean the occasional thunderstorm. We’re talking about near constant rain for weeks. It certainly makes me less interested in leaving the house. But between the cheerful umbrella displays in department stores and getting to wear colorful raincoats
10 Tips for Your Airbnb Kitchen
My husband and I stayed in Airbnb apartments for the first time on a recent trip to Europe. We wanted to feel like we lived in the cities we visited; we wanted to go to the local grocery stores, to grab a morning coffee at the cafe around the corner, and to have the option
DIY Wooden Door Sign
You may remember that I customized my door mat several months ago with some shiny bric-a-brac. It was one of my very favorite DIYs because it literally brightened my mood every time I came home, but when I went to visit Alyssa in Ohio just before Christmas it disappeared! I keep telling myself that it
Chicken with Mustard & Cream Sauce in a Buckwheat Crepe
It’s official, I have a crepe problem. Nutella with strawberries, salted caramel, and now a savory version. This is my attempt at recreating one of my favorite meals in San Francisco. Chez Maman is a little restaurant in Potrero Hill. We used to go there for lunch on Sundays or the occasional extra-long lunch date during
Weekly Love Letter for May 30th, 2014
[ezcol_1half] “Is there anything like comfort food when you’re not feeling well? My husband threw his back out and spent a few days out of commission. We have been sampling comfort food from around the globe. We had boxed mac ‘n cheese fortified with some smoked sausage to lift his spirits on the first day (Hey,