This clean, timeless cocktail is beautifully balanced: herbaceous, slightly astringent, bright with lime, and just a touch sweet. The Last Word is an elegant way to say goodbye to summer, and it’s equally welcome any time of year. Why we love this recipe The Last Word is a beloved Prohibition-era cocktail notable for its simplicity … Read more

Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party — where every post is pinned and features are chosen by everyone! First, meet the hosts: Shelly from Lynchburg Mama Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from Coffee With Us 3 Annie from Annie’s Noms Paris from My Big Fat Happy Life Evelyn from Eclectic Evelyn Stephanie from Happily Homegrown Carol … Read more

This S’mores Skillet Cookie is a family favorite—easy to assemble and perfect for everyone to dig into with a spoon. It becomes extra gooey topped with Campfire Giant Roaster Marshmallows. S’mores for life! Almost everyone loves a classic s’more. If you don’t, you’re probably just having an off day. For everyone else, this skillet version … Read more

In early June I had the privilege of visiting Sitka, Alaska for the first time. I traveled with Isthmus to meet Sitka Salmon Shares and to film the premiere episode of a new web series, Food For Thought, which explores sustainable food systems. All photos were taken by Paulius Musteikis. Food For Thought is an … Read more

Refreshing a familiar dish can make weeknight dinners exciting without changing the flavors everyone loves. This Crescent Taco recipe transforms classic taco ingredients into a tidy, family-friendly bake that’s quick to prepare and even easier to serve. Taco Tuesday can stay on the roster—just in a new form that reduces mess and cleanup while preserving … Read more

This sweet peach tea is a delightful twist on classic Southern sweet tea. It starts with a strong black tea base and is brightened with a homemade peach syrup. The combination yields a smooth, fruity drink that tastes like summer in a glass. If you enjoy refreshing summer beverages, try my Lychee Lemonade or Spicy … Read more

So the season of soup has quietly shifted toward lighter summer styles. I could keep going with playful alliteration, but today my brain (and thesaurus) aren’t cooperating. Alliteration n. the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. If culinary alliteration existed — combining similarly sounding ingredients … Read more

These TikTok-viral upside-down pastries are a delightful, bite-sized take on tarte tatin. Using a simple upside-down pastry method popular on social media, they require only a few everyday ingredients and look impressively professional. While you’re here, try other trending recipes like viral cottage cheese cookie dough, chocolate-coated strawberry clusters, viral custard toast, or Crumbl-style sugar … Read more

Say goodbye to dry, cakey brownies. This recipe for the best fudgy brownies made with cocoa powder delivers a deeply chocolatey, fudgy center with crisp edges. Using simple pantry staples, you can bake brownies that taste like they came from your favorite bakery. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love Cocoa Brownies Ingredients How to Make … Read more

Learn how to make classic homemade lemonade from scratch. This timeless lemonade uses only three ingredients and produces a bright, refreshing flavor that’s perfect for hot summer days. Few drinks evoke summer like freshly squeezed lemonade. One sip brings back memories of childhood afternoons, backyard gatherings, and poolside refreshment. With summer here, it’s the ideal … Read more