Pumpkin décor, pumpkin carving, pumpkin desserts—if it’s got pumpkin in the name, you can bet it’s on my fall bucket list. Every year, when October rolls around, my kitchen basically turns into a pumpkin dessert factory (no regrets). From crisp autumn nights to cozy gatherings, there’s just something about baking with pumpkin that makes the […]
We’ve all felt it: that quiet pang when someone else’s life looks shinier, easier, or more successful than our own. Maybe it’s a friend’s career milestone splashed across LinkedIn, a perfectly filtered vacation photo, or simply the endless highlight reels we scroll past each day. However it shows up, comparison has a way of pulling […]
It’s that time of year again. Cozy season collides with cold season, and suddenly everyone’s either curled up with a blanket or down for the count. The truth is, our immune systems are doing a lot right now. Less sunshine, more time indoors, and the revolving door of germs we’re all passing around (love you, […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. For most of my twenties, I thought being “low-maintenance” was a compliment. It meant I was likable, agreeable, and easy-going. In dating, especially, I believed my job was to be chosen—to make myself attractive to someone else. […]
If you’ve been around here awhile, you know that we consider the very first chill in the air to be synonymous with the kickoff to soup season. A couple weekends ago, I hosted a dinner party to celebrate the first day of fall (I shared all the details over here on Substack), and this creamy […]
If you’ve ever left your maple syrup out on the counter and wondered, “Did I just ruin it?” – you’re not alone. Here’s the deal: once you open a bottle of pure maple syrup, you absolutely should refrigerate it. Why? Because maple syrup is hygroscopic, which means it pulls moisture from the air. That moisture […]
Maple syrup is one of nature’s sweetest gifts, pure, golden, and tapped straight from maple trees. But have you ever found a bottle in the back of your pantry or fridge and wondered: does maple syrup go bad? Let’s break it down with science, storage tips, and signs of spoilage so you can enjoy […]
Last week, a friend of mine was met with a room full of nods when she admitted she’s more motivated to refresh her space in the fall than in the spring. Chalk it up to our nesting instincts as the cozy season beckons or the back-to-school energy—either way, we all agreed. Fall home organization comes […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. October’s arrival feels like an invitation to savor—a shift into cooler evenings, golden light, and routines that make me feel grounded. Last weekend, we had a couple of friends over for a casual pasta night, and it […]
Does honey go bad or expire? The short answer is: It depends. You’ve probably heard the story where archaeologists uncovered an ancient Egyptian tomb and found 3000 year old jars of honey still edible and perfectly preserved. Sounds unbelievable, right? But it’s totally true. Honey’s shelf-stability is pretty amazing. But there are times you’ll […]