Holding On to Summer

I don’t know about you, but I’m over here clutching onto summer with two hands.
I swear it just started, and now I’m already dodging fall decor in store aisles and wondering where the long, slow days went. We’re nearing the end of the season, and I can feel myself wanting to savor everything—especially the food. The fresh fruit, the simple dinners, the low-effort, high-payoff dishes that taste like golden hour and garden blooms.

Continue reading On the Menu: Something Tart, Something Sweet, and a Whole Lot of Flavor

We’re kicking off a new summer series around here: Supper at the Ranch. It’s our little love letter to seasonal cooking, slow evenings, and the simple joy of gathering around a table—whether it’s full of friends or just the two of us.

Derrick and I have always had a shared love for home-cooked meals, but over the past few years he’s really stepped up his chef game (and honestly, he keeps trying to outdo himself).

Continue reading Supper at the Ranch: Summer Pasta + Boozy Affogato

We can’t believe it’s already that time of year when summer feels like it’s winding down. Labor Day is right around the corner, and I’m in full-on crunch mode trying to juggle work while squeezing in as much family time as possible before everyone’s schedules start pulling us in different directions. It’s that tricky balance of getting things done for kids heading back to school and soaking up these last few weeks of summer. Can you relate?

Continue reading Savor the Season: A Perfect End-of-Summer Menu