Easy No-Bake Jack-O-Lantern Treats: Perfect Party Dessert
The neighborhood Halloween block party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate themed desserts—I’d seen the neighbor’s Instagram … Read more
Best Easy Halloween Spiderweb Charcuterie Board for Kids
My sister-in-law, Jenna, wasn’t trying to throw a party. I’d stopped by to drop off a Halloween costume I’d borrowed, and the sight of her … Read more
Cozy Mummy Hot Dogs with Ketchup Eyes
There used to be a little diner on the corner of Elm and 3rd in my hometown called The Spool. It was the kind of … Read more
Best Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
My neighbor Karen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to grab a book she was lending me, and this smell—warm, sweet, a little … Read more
Easy Quick Pan de Muerto: Best Day of the Dead Bread Recipe
I wasn’t expecting baking advice from my accountant, but there I was, sorting through a pile of receipts in his cluttered office, listening to him … Read more
Lighter Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Easy Healthy Dessert
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in October, and I had a ridiculous craving for something creamy, spiced, and just a little bit … Read more
Cozy Friendsgiving Taco Soup Bar: Best Easy Recipe
There used to be this tiny, brick-walled place called The Copper Ladle tucked away on a side street in Ann Arbor that made the most … Read more
Cozy Spiked Apple Cider Sangria: Best Fall Drink
This was supposed to be a hot mulled cider. I had the oranges sliced, the cinnamon sticks ready, and a bottle of something cheap I … Read more
Lighter Mini Turkey Cranberry Sliders: Easy Holiday Appetizer in 30 Min
I was halfway through a mountain of tax paperwork at my kitchen table—piles of receipts threatening to take over the entire surface—when my accountant, Mr. … Read more
Spooky Witch Finger Pretzel Rods: Easy Halloween Treat
My niece looked up from my laptop, where I had a photo of a perfectly frosted Halloween cookie on screen. “Why can’t you just dip … Read more