I don’t have an ice cream maker. Until recently this has been a bit of an existential problem for me. How could I enjoy my summers, my life, without being able to make the most ultimate, heat-busting, soul-soothing delicacy in the comfort of my home? I also felt personally isolated every time the Barefoot Contessa […]
I could pretend to be nonchalant about the whole thing or just come out and admit that I have a fervent obsession with the Royal family. I definitely have my favorite members (The Queen, obviously) and some I’m not so crazy about (young Prince Charles was a tool) but I think William and Harry rank […]
My mom had three boys before she had me. So when I was born, she really played up the little girl card. I wore velvet dresses to everything until I was twelve. I took ballet classes. I had a purple room full of dolls and miniature tea sets which we would use to have tea […]
Over the years I’ve become pretty good at planning and executing parties. I’ve definitely made many mistakes along the way–there really is not an accurate description of the realization that the dirty pot you were going to soak/leave-there-all-night is now overflowing and a river of potato water is now approaching your guests in the other […]
I have something embarrassing to confess. I realized this year that I had no idea what Cinco de Mayo commemorated. I’m not exactly sure how I’ve managed to live my whole life and not question the origin of this calendric holiday but it happened and I’m sorry (though I suspect I’m not the only one […]
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