Food + Drink

  • Seasonal Produce and Santa Maria Novella

    Today’s newsletter is all about produce that’s in season this fall and a spotlight on Santa Maria Novella.

  • Fall Florals and California Cabernet

    Today’s newsletter is all about fall floral arrangements and a spotlight on Cabernet Sauvignon from California.

  • Handmade Gnocchi and Édith Piaf

    Today’s newsletter is all about making gnocchi at home and a spotlight on Édith Piaf.

  • Truffle Popcorn and Claude Monet

    Today’s newsletter is all about truffle popcorn and a spotlight on Claude Monet.

  • Better Broth and Cocktail Rings

    Today’s newsletter is all about homemade bone broth and a little bit about cocktail rings.

  • Lambrusco Spritz and Food Styling Tips

    Today’s newsletter is all about how to make compound butter and a spotlight on Maison Ladurée.

  • Compound Butter and Maison Ladurée

    Today’s newsletter is all about how to make compound butter and a spotlight on Maison Ladurée.

  • A Guest-Ready Kitchen and Chianti Classico

    Today’s newsletter is all about keeping your kitchen stocked for last-minute hosting and a spotlight on the Italian wine Chianti Classico.

  • Simple Syrups and Hubert de Givenchy

    Today’s newsletter is all about infusing simple syrups with new different flavors and a spotlight on French designer Hubert de Givenchy.

  • Cozier Lighting and Vinho Verde

    Today’s newsletter is all about adding coziness to your home through lighting and a spotlight on Portuguese Vinho Verde wine.


  • Learning Languages and Parmigiano Reggiano

    Today’s newsletter is all about tips for learning a second language and a spotlight on real Parmigiano Reggiano.

  • Handmade Pasta and an Antioxidant-Rich Tea

    Today’s newsletter is all about making handmade pasta and a spotlight on hibiscus tea.

  • Looking Polished and The Good Olive Oil

    Today’s newsletter is all about looking polished with ease and shopping for the good olive oil.

  • Everyday Elegance and a Hostess Gift Guide

    Today’s newsletter is all about using your best things every day and a guide to hostess gifting.

  • The Secret to Becoming a Better Baker

    The one kitchen tool that changed everything Baking, for whatever reason, is one hobby that people seem to assume requires a talent that you’re either born with or you’re not. In reality, it’s a skill you can develop like any other with time, patience, and practice. Yes, baking can be finicky and quite a bit…

  • How to Add Coziness to Your Home: Three Easy Tips

    And each of them will cost you close to nothing Cozy homes are having a moment. It seems the days of millennial grey minimalism may soon be behind us, and I think we all stand to benefit. “Coziness” conjures up different images for everyone, but in general, a cozy home is one that feels warm,…

  • How to Be Prepared for Guests: The Simplest Secret

    You’ll never be stressed out by last-minute hosting again I’ve done my fair share of hosting events large and small: dinner parties, cocktail hours, holiday reunions, you name it. As a result, I’ve learned quite a bit about what makes for a successful versus stressful entertaining experience. Today I’m going to share my most basic,…

  • Five Resources to Help You Become an Amazing Home Cook

    Creators, subscriptions, cookbooks, and more If you are an absolute beginner in the kitchen with dreams of becoming the kind of home cook that can prepare anything from the perfect scrambled eggs to a five-course dinner party, these are the top resources I recommend to help you build up your understanding of food science and…