Happy Mardi Gras!

The biggest game changer for our family this school year has been having the kids—ages 7, 9, and 11—make their own lunches. I’ve been trying to get them to do more around the house, specifically in the kitchen, and they enjoy being trusted with the

When I was a kid, I’d sneak away to the attic above my grandmother’s garage on Victoria Avenue in Los Angeles — a dusty, no-go zone for any reasonable adult. The stairs were rickety, the floorboards weren’t to be trusted, and the whole place was

A List of Small, Perfect Things  (A short list inspired by this photo Will sent me of our pup Graham while I was away working this past weekend.  A list because life is just a series of tiny, wonderful moments between dishes, tax season, and

The scene is all set for your Oscars party: You’ve sent out the invites, printed ballots, and watched at least a few of the films. But you still need some ideas for dishes to serve alongside all the glitz and glamor. Don’t worry, we have