Oysters Jolie: A Fabulous, Easy Way to Serve Oysters

Pomegranates are a difficult fruit. They’re messy; they’re hard to open. And if you have a lot of white clothing and/or furniture, they’re downright dangerous. But they’re also pretty daggone tasty. As one who has purchased several sets of Kevlar …

Mockarons: Wheat-Flour French Macarons

I made the most lovely macarons I’ve ever tasted, and they were perfect on the first try. (You’re gonna want to sit down now because…) I used wheat flour. And a hand mixer! Aaah!

If You Don’t Try, You’ll Never Know

What’s that thing you’re scared to do — or scared of failing to do perfectly? Forget about perfect, and forget about what you think your own limitations are. Just try.

The Perfect Watching-the-Games Beverage: The Junior League Stump Lifter

It’s lemony, refreshing, lightly carbonated, and surprisingly boozy — perfect for getting your favorite prissy miss or mister to loosen up and cheer like their life depends on it.

Thanksgiving Eve

I love the day before Thanksgiving. It’s living proof of the axiom, “Prior preparation prevents poor performance.”